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FSC5091 · Food science and agribusiness industry internship
2027 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 5School of Chemistry
Overview
This unit is part of the advanced practice component (Part D) within the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness, and represents a capstone of the overall Master’s program. This unit, in line with the other science units, provides practical experience in the application of scientific knowledge to food science and agribusiness, with outcomes that influence innovation and industrial practices. This unit allows you to devote yourselves to a substantial industry-driven project as part of your final year of study in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness. The internship may be carried out at an industry premises, in collaboration with an industrial partner by arrangement and approval of the unit coordinator. Complementing the industry‑focused nature of the internship are tutorial materials and discussions covering formal requirements related to occupational health and safety (OH&S), career related workshops, data analysis and presentation, and report writing.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment 1 | Written | 10% | — |
| 2 | Assessment 2 | Written | 20% | — |
| 3 | Assessment 3 | Work integrated | 5% | — |
| 4 | Assessment 4 | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 5 | Assessment 5 | Written | 55% | — |
| 6 | Pre-assessment | Written | 0% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Develop a practical project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation that is appropriate for the food science or agribusiness discipline;
- Investigate and use established professional practice(s) relevant to the project;
- Communicate the findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms;
- Collaborate with an industry partner effectively to deliver a major project;
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to carry out projects using modern laboratory practices and procedures;
- Critically reflect on and defend strategic decisions made based on project outcomes using evidence and stakeholder considerations relevant in the food science and agribusiness sectors.
Workload
576 hours over the course of one semester.
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