FSC5090 Food science and agribusiness research project
Faculty of Science
FSC5090 Food science and agribusiness research project is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
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Requisites
Before FSC5090
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FSC5090
No unit lists FSC5090 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Parts A and B must be completed before undertaking Part D units in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness. Exceptions may be approved upon discussion with the Course Director and/or Course Coordinator.
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness
Overview
This unit is part of the advanced practice component (Part D) within the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness, and represents a capstone of the overall Master’s program. This unit, in line with the other science units, provides the practical experience of how scientific knowledge is applied into researching food with outcomes that influence innovation and industrial practices.
This unit allows you to devote yourself to a substantial laboratory project as part of your final year of study in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness.
The project may be carried out within a supportive Faculty in which your preferred supervisor is aligned. Complementing the research project are tutorial materials and discussions covering formal requirements related to occupational health and safety (OH&S), career-related workshops, database and literature searching, data analysis and presentation, and report presentation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment 1.Written5%
- Assessment 2.Written5%
- Progress reportWritten-
- Assessment 3.Presentation10%
- Assessment 4.Written80%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design and use sound research questions and methodological approaches and frameworks appropriate in the food science or agribusiness discipline;
- 2
Develop a research project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation of the project;
- 3
- Investigate and use established research practice(s) relevant to the project;
- 4
Critically analyse outcomes, using appropriate data analysis and established theory and practice related to the project;
- 5
Communicate the findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms;
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
576 hours over the course of one semester
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Dominic Agyei
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Toby Bell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FSC5090?
FSC5090 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FSC5090 offered?
In 2027, FSC5090 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does FSC5090 have an exam?
No. FSC5090 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.