Advances in Food and Nutrition

Undergraduate | 2027

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
FOOD X400
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Course ID
209707
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Campus
Waite Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Ag, Food and Wine
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will cover new and innovative topics in the food and nutrition area. The focus will be on emerging technologies and trends within food and nutrition with examples taken from across the world. This course provides learners with an opportunity to consider research from teaching staff, research staff and industry experts. Content will be frequently updated to ensure students are able to hear from a wide range of researchers about their areas of expertise, and innovative and emerging areas in food and nutrition. Students are encouraged to consider these advances in the context of their wider learning in food and nutrition science.

  • Food Science 1
  • Food Science 2
  • Nutrition

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key and current innovations in food and nutrition science
  • Discuss the importance of the connection and integration between food science and nutritional health
  • Critically appraise new trends and innovations in food and nutrition science
  • Communicate recent findings in food and nutrition science to a technical and general audience

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed FOOD5007 Advances in Food and Nutrition OR must not have completed FOOD SC 7030WT at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Case Study, Case Study – 20%
  • Creative Work, Critical Analysis – 20%
  • Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task – 20%
  • Essay – 20%
  • Learning Journal, Learning Journal – 20%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Food Science and Technology