Health Science

CXA214

2012  CXA214  Food Sciences and Practices

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA214 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit develops the understanding of the principles of food science and technology introduced in other units, to consider the real-life application of those principles. This unit also introduces the relevant food safety legislation and builds on the principles of food hygiene, food safety planning and assessment - referring to legal and regulatory considerations as appropriate. The unit also includes a practical component dealing with food handling, food hygiene and cooking principles.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Assignment 1 (2000 words) (25%); Asssignment 2 (1000 words) (10%); Group presentation and communication piece (500 words)(25%), Final 2-hr exam (40%).

TEACHING PATTERN:

2-hr lecture(8 weeks),3 x 3-hr practical sessions, 1 x off-campus visit approximately 3-hrs, readings and online components.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Flexible scheduling - L
Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	CXA100 or equivalent professional experience plus CXA176
Coreq	CXA125 Introduction Biochemistry

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

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