NUT2102 Food: Science, composition and skills
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT2102 Food: Science, composition and skills is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT2102
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT2102
1 unit list NUT2102 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: NUT1010 & NUT1102
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M2001.
Overview
This unit provides a strong foundation in supporting students to become experts in the area of food - from the cellular scientific makeup and composition to food microbiology, food regulations and standards coupled with skill based acquisition, exploring the diversity of food and eating practices with an application to nutrition and dietetic practice.
Theme 4 (Food from Science to Systems) is the key theme explored in this unit with integration from Theme 1 (Personal Development and Professional Practice) as students extend their skills in cultural competency and communication and the scientific underpinnings from Theme 3 (Nutrition Fundamentals of Health and Disease).
In this unit, students will acquire food preparation skills; become familiar with Australia's diverse foods and modify recipes and menus to meet specific nutritional goals.
Students will gain an appreciation of micro-organisms and the important role they play in food production and in food-borne disease; becoming proficient in risk assessment and safe food handling practices.
They will discuss the regulatory system set up in Australia to control food safety, food labelling and food content and gain experience in evaluating the role of science and politics within the regulatory decision-making process.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify foods macronutrient and micronutrient composition from the main food groups and cultures found in Australia and evaluate the impact of globalisation on Australia's food supply.
- 2
Demonstrate a basic competence in cooking.
- 3
Develop and apply skills in recipe modification to meet specific nutritional goals.
- 4
Describe the diversity of microorganisms and discuss their relationships in the context of food, nutrition, health and disease.
- 5
Exhibit laboratory skills required to culture and identify micro-organisms.
- 6
Describe the role of the Commonwealth and State governments in Australia in formulating, implementing and enforcing modern food law, including international standards.
- 7
Explain the format and content of the Australian Food Standards Code including the FSANZ processes required to ensure a safe Australian food supply.
- 8
Outline the fundamental principles of toxicology and risk assessment and their application to the setting of standards and the monitoring and surveillance of a safe food supply.
- 9
Critically evaluate regulations relating to food labelling, food composition and food-related claims in Australia and assess compliance across the food supply.
- 10
Describe the process of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in food production and supply and be able to design a HACCP plan.
- 11
Develop and apply written and oral communication skills with peers in a supportive environment.
Workload and teaching
24 hours/week including contact hours and private study.
3 x 2 hours lectures/week; one 2 hours practical class or demonstration per week; one 4 hours practical class per week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Maxine Bonham
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Maxine Bonham
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT2102?
NUT2102 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUT2102?
NUT2102 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUT3007.
When is NUT2102 offered?
In 2020, NUT2102 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.