dtn1ffu food fundamentals
FOOD FUNDAMENTALS
DTN1FFU
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the study of human nutritional science and dietetics, including: differences between physiological, cultural and practical definitions of food; classifications, structure and function of food; introduction to food composition data and key methods of analysing nutritional composition of foods; and physical, chemical, nutritional and sensory changes in preparation, cooking and storage of food in both the home and commercial environment.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSharon Croxford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE1GEN or CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF. Students must be enrolled one of the following courses: HZHSDP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice, HBHN - Bachelor of Human Nutrition, SBNS - Bachelor of Human Nutrition or seek approval from the Subject Coordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DIE1FFU
Equivalent subjects DIE1FFU
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding food: principles and preparation | Prescribed | Brown, A 2011 | 4TH EDN. WADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING,BELMONT, CALIFORNIA, USA |
| Readings | Food and Nutrition: Food and health systems in Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Wahlgvist,M. 2011 | 3RD EDN. ALLEN AND UNWIN, CROWS NEST, NSW |
| Readings | Food: The chemistry of its components | Recommended | Coultate, M. 2009 | 5TH EDN, THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, CAMBRIDGE, UK. |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSharon Croxford
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"students will complete a 2-hour practical class or EBL workshop per week for 11 weeks"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| four practical worksheets (400 words total) | 20 | |
| one 1,200 word individual practical report | 30 | |
| one 150-word online quiz | Hurdle requirement: students must pass this piece of assessment to pass the subject, completed in first tutorial in computer lab in week 1. | 0 |
| one 2-hour written examination | 40 | |
| one 20 multiple choice question quiz (30 minutes) | 10 |