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NUT503 - Food Science, Technology and Services

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Nutrition & Dietetics

Credit Points

Unit Level

500

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students will address the theory and practice of food science and technology in order to develop an appreciation of the role of food production, supply, and preparation in influencing the composition of foods and their impact on human health. Principles and practice of food safety legislation, and the scope and role of Australian food regulatory bodies will be covered.

Students are required to purchase food and will need to have access to basic cooking resources to prepare recipes and food modifications in the unit.

Important Information

Online enrolment is not available for this unit. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.

This unit is only available to students enrolled in:

HESNT1 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Master of Nutrition, HHSNT1 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition or SNTN01 Master of Nutrition

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Integrate knowledge of food science principles and how food properties are affected by various preparations, processing, and preservation techniques in domestic, institutional and commercial settings.
2.	Critically assess the characteristics and health implications of major production techniques and practices used in the food industry.
3.	Critically evaluate processes for safeguarding and monitoring the Australian food supply, and the roles of various bodies regulating the food standards in Australia.
4.	Create recipe modifications and menu plans for individuals and groups that meet nutritional, personal, cross cultural, sociological, socioeconomic and health needs using food guidance systems.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quizzes x 2 - Quiz 1a (10 minutes) 5%, Quiz 1b (30 minutes) 15%	20%	1,2,3
2.	Case study (2000 words)	40%	2,3,4
3.	Project report and presentation (2000 words)	40%	1,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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