FOOD SC 1002RG - The Science and Technology of Food Production I
Regency Park - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code FOOD SC 1002RG Course The Science and Technology of Food Production I Coordinating Unit Food Science Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Regency Park Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science students only Assessment Online quizzes, practical reports, case study, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Shantell Cox
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Apply food processing theories into practice. 2 Identify trends and problems related to the processing of food and describe current industry practices with a focus on the Australian context. 3 Explain the benefits and limitations of producing processed foods. 4 Use basic food tests and food preparation techniques in food production. 5 Use basic food tests and food preparation techniques in food production. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1-5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 4 hour practical per week
Students unable to attend face to face practicals can undertake alternative online assignments.
On the final day of the course, the class will put on an Expo – emerging trends in the food & beverage industry. This expo will take the place of the usual lecture and practical format.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).
Learning Activities Summary
Week Lecture Practical A Practical B Week 0 Online Revision Resource made available to students:- Revision of Semester 1 Course Week 1 Introduction to the course:
Overview of food processing techniquesRefresher Practical
Revision of Semester 1: food safety & hygiene and OHS
+ food production activitiesWeek 2 Emerging Trends and Issues in Food
Manufacturing Including real-life case studyBasic Food Preparation Skills Week 3 Fermentation (alcohol & acetic) Fermentation
(alcohol & acetic)Meat Preservation
- drying
- fermented
Week 4 Fermentation (yeasts/other bacteria) Meat Preservation
- drying
- fermented
Fermentation
(alcohol & acetic)Week 5 Preservation
- drying
- fermenting
Meat Processing
- emulsions
- additives
- tenderisation
Breads
- yeast
- protein
Week 6 Proteins (meat & grain) Breads
- yeast
- protein
Meat Processing
- emulsions
- additives
- tenderisation
Week 7 Proteins (dairy) Cheese Dairy Ferments Week 8 Starches (digestible/non-digestible) Dairy Ferments Cheese Week 9 Fats Bakery
- starches
- fat
Sweeteners
- natural
- artificial
Week 10 Sugars Sweeteners
- natural
- artificial
Bakery
- starches
- fat
Week 11 Flavours Syrups and pastes (sweet & savoury) Week 12 Class EXPO: Emerging Trends in the Food & Beverage Industry
Specific Course Requirements
Specific Course Requirements:
This course takes place off-site at Regency Park, TAFE SA, making use of the TAFE specialised facilities and industry expertise in the relevant areas of food production.
One-day timetabling is used to decrease travel time between campuses.
Each lecture block is followed by a practical. Students will be divided into 2 practical streams and rotated through a series of practicals over the semester, 1 per week.
Attendance at practicals and the expo is mandatory
The lectures prior to the practical sessions provide the theory and concepts required to complete the practical. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Online Quiz 1 Formative & Summative End of Week 4 15% No 1-3 Practical Report 1 Formative & Summative Week 6 15% No 1,4,5 Online Quiz 2 Formative & Summative Week 10 15% No 1,3,4 Practical Report 2 Formative & Summative Week 11 15% No 1,4,5 Case Study Assignment
Part A:Written Report
Part B: Flyer and Expo DisplayFormative & Summative Part A Outline:Week 5
Part A Final:Week 12
Part B:Week 1240% Combined
Part A: 25%
Part B: 15%No 1,2,5 Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with Hurdle or compulsory component
% needed to meet hurdle or requirement to meet compulsory component
Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement or compulsory component, if no please explain
If additional assessment is available, explain what type
Practical attendance is compulsory
It will be difficult for students to complete the practical reports, if they have not attended the practicals
Yes
It may be possible to make up missed practicals, but this may be difficult /expensive to arrange
Expo attendance is compulsory
It will be difficult to hold an expo if students do not attend
Yes
Students can apply for a modified assessment arrangement using the usual process
Assessment Detail
On-line Quiz 1 (15%) Due end of Week 4
Students complete an online quiz consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. The quiz will cover content from Weeks 1 to 3. It is an open book test. Students are given a set time to complete the test and are allowed to do the test once only.
On-line Quiz 2 (15%) Due Week 10
Students complete an online quiz consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. The quiz will cover content from Weeks 4 to 8. It is an open book test. Students are given a set time to complete the test and are allowed to do the test once only.
Case Study Assignment (combined 40%) Outline due Week 5, final report, flyer & display due Week 12
Part A: Written Report 25% (5% for Outline due Week 5, 20% for completed case study due Week 12)
Students work individually to investigate, identify, describe and present a case study on a food product, explaining why it fits into an emerging trends category. Students submit the name of their chosen food product, emerging trend category and an outline of their case study early in the semester, receiving feedback prior to completing the final version. Word Count: 2000 words.
Part B: (15%) Summary flyer and food product display Due Week 12
Students to produce a flyer suitable for a non-academic audience which promotes their chosen food product as part of an emerging trend/s in the food and beverage industry. Students will be required to present their food product and flyer as part of a display in the class Food & Beverage Trends Expo in the final week of semester Word Count for flyer: 500 words
Practical Report #1 (15%) Due Week 6
At the completion of each practical session, students will be required to answer a series of short-answer question and to document, interpret and discuss the practical using the template provided. Feedback and guidance is provided during the practical session by instructors and industry experts. A combined report for practicals 1 to 3 is due in Week 5.
Practical Report #2 (15%) Due Week 11
At the completion of each practical session, students will be required to answer a series of short-answer question and to document, interpret and discuss the practical using the template provided. Feedback and guidance is provided during the practical by instructors and industry experts. A combined report for practicals 4 to 8 is due in Week 11Submission
Hard copies of assignments must be submitted to the Administration office in Corridor 2 of K Block by the date and time that will be specified. Submission dates will always be dates on which lectures are delivered to avoid the need to travel to the TAFE campus on other days. A cover sheet is required and will be provided via MyUni. Assignments will not be accepted more than 1 week after the due date. Students are urged to contact the lecturer by email if they are unable to submit an assignment by the due date. Assignments will not be accepted after 1 week beyond the due date. Assignments are usually marked and returned with model answers 2 weeks after the due date.
Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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