Current Issues in Dairy Science (FOOD90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the current status of knowledge and the latest research concepts and directions in dairy production and milk processing through advances in the areas of genetics of Bos taurus and related species, cow reproduction and nutrition, dairy chemistry and microbiology, processing technology, and milk-based functional foods.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are for students to gain:
- An overview of the fundamental aspects of milk production, including dairy cattle genetics, reproduction and nutrition
- A familiarity with the chemistry and biochemistry of milk from species of global importance
- An understanding of structure-function relationships in major dairy products
- A familiarity with the role of milk components used as ingredients in non-dairy foods
- A detailed appreciation of the latest findings related to biological activities of various milk components, as distinct from their nutritional function
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- A greater in-depth understanding of the science and technology associated with milk and dairy foods
- Skills in observation, critical analysis and report writing
- An ability to derive, interpret and evaluate social, technical and economic information from a wide variety of sources
- A capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
- An ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into an Honours or postgraduate coursework program
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Chemistry and/or biology or equivalent background.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Students are expected to participate in seminars and group activities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment on a selected topic of current significance, due in approximately Week 8
| Week 8 | 30% |
Oral presentation based on the written assignment, due in approximately Week 8
| Week 8 | 20% |
Examination
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment (including non-contact time): 170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Food Science Course Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences Course Graduate Certificate in Food Science Course Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Course Master of Food Science Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 November 2023