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UO Food Safety, Quality and Security
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
HLTH 3063
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
163145
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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Course aim
To develop knowledge of the applications of food quality, safety, security and regulation in both the national and international arenas.
Course content
Food regulation; foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms; Principles of HACCP; food allergies; bioterrorism and food insecurity; food additives, contaminants and packaging, hazards in food production, regulatory aspects of organic food production, mandatory food fortification, food waste. The nature and purpose of food laws. The role of FSANZ and The Food Standard Code. Labelling legislation and requirements. International food legislation.
Textbooks
Nil
Prerequisites
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
HLTH 2035 | UO Human Nutrition |
HLTH 2036 | UO Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
Online | 10 weeks x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assessment plan, Literature review, Presentation, Professional plan
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation