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Current Issues in Dairy Science (FOOD90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Ling Zhi Cheong
Overview
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| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ling Zhi Cheong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Ling Zhi Cheong
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment (including non-contact time): 170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- 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).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024