FSHN3030
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
The world population will always need feeding, but the food production, consumption and regulatory environments are constantly evolving in the face of new technologies and challenges. This course will address the contemporary knowledge, trends, debates and controversies that shape current and future food systems, production, regulation, utilisation and sustainability. By the end of this course, students will have developed the skills to engage with and reflect on these key issues, readying them to engage with future challenges and opportunities in the food sector.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically analyse and engage with contemporary issues, trends and controversies important to the future of food.
2. Apply critical and reflective thinking to contemporary issues in food.
3. Interpret and evaluate current government rules and regulations related to food labelling, manufacture, and claims.
4. Integrate information on contemporary issues in food to make predictions on future trends.
Content
- Sustainable food systems and products
- Novel food processing technologies
- Australian and international regulation regarding food, nutrition and health claims
- Indigenous, novel and underutilized foods
Assumed knowledge
FSHN1010 and FSHN1020
Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 units at 2000 level in order to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Analysis of the contemporary media portrayal of a novel or controversial food issue
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case study of a novel product or food company
Presentation: Presentation on future food trends
Journal: Weekly reflective journal
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Students will need to review resources and complete activities online before attending the seminars and tutorials.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- FSHN3030 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 195.2 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.