UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

FSC5092 Food science and agribusiness minor research project

Faculty of Science

FSC5092 Food science and agribusiness minor research project is a level 5, 12-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: 12
Offered in 2027: Semester 1, Semester 2; Clayton
Assessment: No exam; 4 tasks
Workload: 288 hours; per semester

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Requisites

Before FSC5092

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After FSC5092

No unit lists FSC5092 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

COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness.

Overview

This unit forms part of the Coursework pathway within the Advanced Practice component and constitutes 50% of Part D in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness program.

This unit gives you the opportunity to undertake a focused research project that applies scientific knowledge to contemporary challenges in food science or agribusiness. You will complete a minor research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor within an aligned Faculty setting. Alongside your project work, you will access targeted training and resources designed to support the development of essential professional and research skills. These include occupational health and safety (OH&S), literature and database searching, data analysis and presentation, and scientific reporting.

This unit enables you to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical research skills in preparation for your professional career.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	On campus
Second semester	Clayton	On campus

Assessment

Assessment 1Written
10%
Assessment 2Written
5%
Assessment 3Presentation
15%
Assessment 4Written
70%

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
Formulate sound research questions and select appropriate methodological approaches for food science and agribusiness related projects;
2
Develop a project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation of the minor research project;
3
Critically using appropriate data analysis and established theory and practice related to the project;
4
Communicate research findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms;
5
Collaborate with the project supervisor(s) and the research team to deliver research project outcomes.

Workload and teaching

Practical activities24 hours
Teaching approachResearch activities

288 hours for 12 credit points over the course of one semester.

In accordance with the University’s Course Structure Policy, a 12‑credit‑point unit requires you to spend approximately 24 hours per week engaged in learning activities. Over a standard 12‑week semester, this equates to a total expected workload of 288 hours.

As this is a research‑focused unit, the pattern of weekly activity will vary depending on the stage and nature of the project. Across the semester, you are expected to engage in a combination of independent laboratory or research activities, regular meetings with your academic supervisor(s), participation in tutorials, workshops, and required training, and private study, including literature and database searching, data analysis, and the preparation of written reports.

While the distribution of hours may fluctuate from week to week, you should ensure that your overall commitment averages 24 hours per week to meet unit learning outcomes and project milestones.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators: Associate Professor Dominic Agyei
Chief Examiners: Associate Professor Toby Bell

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FSC5092?

FSC5092 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is FSC5092 offered?

In 2027, FSC5092 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is FSC5092?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FSC5092 have an exam?

No. FSC5092 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 12
Level: 5
Study level: Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Organisational unit: School of Chemistry

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.250
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 2027