NUT3006 Food sustainability systems
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT3006 Food sustainability systems is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT3006
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT3006
No unit lists NUT3006 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Nutrition Science or Bachelor of Health Science.
Prerequisite: NUT1002 & NUT2102 OR all three of HSC1100, HSC1200 & NUT1011
Overview
This unit aims to explore the sustainability of the food supply and its impact on health. Students will learn about the components of the food supply system (from paddock to plate) and the factors, including economic, social, political and environmental that drive and influence the food system. Students will compare and contrast the agricultural, retail and consumption differences between an industrial and a local food system. Exposure to several programs and initiatives which aim to mitigate the environmental effects of food production and create a more sustainable food supply with support learning. The impact of environmental challenges, such as climate change, drought and salinity, and the impact of national policy decisions on the food system will be explored. Students will be exposed to the views of the food industry, economists and public health experts on food sustainability and explore their own food intake patterns and its impact on the environment.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Sustainable Table Challenge (Structured reflection - 1,500 words)20%
- Mid-semester exam (Online - 1hour 10mins)20%
- Food system audit (2,000 word group report and 15mins group oral presentation)30%
- End of semester exam (Online - 1hour 10mins)Competency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the Australian food system and critically evaluate the influences on this system.
- 2
Compare and contrast social, economic and environmental differences between an industrial and local food system.
- 3
Evaluate the impact of population and individual nutrition and health messages on the food supply.
- 4
Describe the impact of food waste and discuss strategies to minimise food waste in food service and household settings.
- 5
Evaluate the political, economic, health and environmental drivers impacting on the international food system.
- 6
Explore opportunities for beneficial social, environmental and nutritional change to the Australian food supply.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
On-campus: 4 hours per week of interactive lectures and workshops + 8 hours self-directed learning and completion of assessment tasks.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Liza Barbour
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Liza Barbour
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT3006?
NUT3006 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUT3006 offered?
In 2021, NUT3006 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUT3006 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.