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Food Science Research Project Part 1 (FOOD40001)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This honours research project in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences Sciences aims to develop a student's ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to a particular problem, and to report on this in written and verbal form. Project definition is completed shortly after commencement of the semester of enrolment in the subject, and requires approval from the subject coordinator.

Students will enrol in the 25 point iteration of this subject in one semester and the 50-point iteration in the second semester to ensure they have completed a total of 75 points for the research project by the end of their course

Intended learning outcomes

Students who have completed this subject should be able to:

  • Identify, describe and discuss the scientific process including the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments In Food Science
  • Critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific sources
  • Devise controlled studies to enable the collection and interpretation of valid data
  • Disseminate the method and findings of a research project in Food Science in oral and written form
  • Effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate problems and reach appropriate conclusions

Generic skills

Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:

  • The ability to evaluate scientific and professional literature
  • The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
  • The capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
  • The capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
  • The capacity to apply skills in teamwork as required
  • Respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Project proposal - outline of the project

  • 500-1000 words
Hurdle requirement: satisfactory completion of project proposal		Four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1N/A

Proposal seminar, presentation based on the proposal

  • 10 minutes
Hurdle requirement: satisfactory completion of the proposal seminar		Four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1N/A

Final presentation

  • 20 minutes
Two weeks before the end of Semester 220%

Thesis, One written thesis to be submitted for examination

  • 15000-20000 words
During the last week of Semester 280%

Additional details

This is a combined total assessment for both FOOD40001 Food Science Research Project Part 1 and FOOD40002 Food Science Research Project Part 2

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Extended)
    Principal coordinatorSenaka Ranadheera
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 30 June 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends30 June 2024

    Semester 1 (Extended) contact information

    Senaka.ranadheera@unimelb.edu.au

What do these dates mean

Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:

  • Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
  • And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
    - Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
    - Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.

Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement, and as a fail toward the completion rate, unless there are approved ‘special circumstances’.

Additional delivery details

  • This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in FOOD40001 Food Science Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in FOOD40002 Food Science Research Project Part 2, the second part of this subject, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points.
  • Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
  • Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

Last updated: 10 November 2023