FOOD AND SOCIETIES
DTN1FSO
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject through readings, media and analysis of both monitoring and surveillance data you will develop an understanding of the personal, social, cultural, environmental, economic and political factors influencing food, food use and food habits for individuals, communities and populations. You will be introduced to food technologies, legislation, ecology and agriculture and how these influence the food system and in turn food consumption. Cuisines from other cultures and the effects of multiculturalism on Australian culinary culture will be explored.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsDTN3FSO OR DTN302 OR DTN2FSO
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsPriority is given to students admitted in HHD for whom DTN1FSO is core
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Six 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 1000 word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1750 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One group presentation (10 minutes per student - 1000 word equivalent per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO5 |