FOOD SCIENCE: ESSENTIALS

PHE2FSE

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students are introduced to the basics of food science and food handling. A multidisciplinary approach examines the chemistry and biology of food, food handling procedures and the scientific basis for modern processing techniques used to extend the shelf life and maintain safety of different foods. Topics include basic food nutrition and health implications; food groups; basic food chemistry/biochemistry; chemical spoilage, basic scientific principles for food preservation; hygiene strategy and food handling, including fast foods; sample collection for analysis; hygiene legislation and nutrition policies.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: BBI110 or BBI1LS1 or BIO11LS1 or HBS1LS1 or HBS1HBA, HBS1HBB or equivalent approved by Course or Subject Coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Food poisioning prevention

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Merry, G

Year: 1997

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: MACMILLAN PUBLISHER.

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Students should be able to discuss the health implications of food groups and basic food chemistry and biochemistry in relation to national standards
02. Students should be able to analyse the causes and impact of chemical and microbial contamination and spoilage of food and propose effective strategies to limit harmful effects of food contamination.
03. Apply key principles of food preservation to resolving issues related to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points planning process within the industry.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.