Food Science (8251.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nutrition And Dietetics | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is co-taught with unit 8252 Food Science G.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food science and technology as it relates to nutrition;
2. Outline the major reactions occurring in foods as a result of processing and storage;
3. Describe the principles of food preservation and the major types of processes used;
4. Describe the beneficial and detrimental effects of micro-organisms in food;
5. Outline the processes for safeguarding and monitoring food quality in Australia (eg. food standards, food labeling); and
6. Describe the roles of the various bodies in Australia for regulating food standards.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
Prerequisites
9279 Introduction to Food ScienceCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Nenad Naumovski |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Nenad Naumovski |
Required texts
The following text is recommended for this unit (Please note: It is not essential to purchase this text book):
McWilliams, M. Foods: Experimental Perspectives, 7th Edn (Pearson New International Edition), New York: Pearson Prentice Hall. 2014.(Library Reference number: TX531.M38.2008 and TX531.M38.2012)
The text can be purchased (it is not an essential requirement to purchase it) for approximately $130. Copies of the McWilliams textbook (6th edition that is also suitable for this unit) will also be available on short loans in the library (Library Reference number: TX531.M38.2008 and TX531.M38.2012). Students will be directed to additional readings on e-reserve as required. E-reserve can be accessed from the Unit Canvas site.
Useful Websites:
Several websites will be used regularily during the teaching of this unit. Infromation on these websites can be found on the units Canvas site.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
To pass the unit, students MUST;
1. Attain at least 50% overall (total grade)
Repeat students:
Repeat students are required to comply with the unit requirements to pass the unit.
Extension:
Requests for an extension need to be accompanied by a medical certificate or evidence from a student counsellor and should be submitted to the unit convenor prior to the due date of the assessment. If an extension is granted, both the student and the unit convenor must sign the extension request form, which sets out the revised conditions. Extension request forms can be obtained from the units Canvas site.
Moderation:
Some assessments will be moderated, as per the Faculty of Health Moderation guidelines. A copy of the Moderation guidelines is available on the Units Canvas site.
Referencing requirements for all assessments:
Students are required to follow the Vancouver referencing style as outlined on the Units Canvas site. The Vancouver referencing guide can be accessed from the Toolbox Module on the Units Canvas site.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and 麻豆村 of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to attend all lecture and face-to-face tutorial/laboratory sessions and complete all self-directed/online learning activities. If a student does not attend class, it is the responsibility of the student to cover any missed work.
Required IT skills
Students are expected to submit word processed assignments and attempt online quizzes and assessments. Computers are available in building 10 (24 hours/day). Do not submit any assignments on disc or by email and always keep a backup copy.
Work placement, internships or practicums
There are no work placements, internships or practicums for this unit.
Additional information
Information relevant to the unit will be uploaded on the units Canvas site. You will be required to undertake the readings and activities. Tutorial Support Sessions will be run in the remote mode and will be student driven.
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they check the Units Canvas site for updates and announcements. Students should also check their UC student email.
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