FSC5092 · Food science and agribusiness minor research project

Overview

This unit forms part of the Coursework pathway within the Advanced Practice component and constitutes 50% of Part D in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness program. This unit gives you the opportunity to undertake a focused research project that applies scientific knowledge to contemporary challenges in food science or agribusiness. You will complete a minor research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor within an aligned Faculty setting. Alongside your project work, you will access targeted training and resources designed to support the development of essential professional and research skills. These include occupational health and safety (OH&S), literature and database searching, data analysis and presentation, and scientific reporting. This unit enables you to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical research skills in preparation for your professional career.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

1. Formulate sound research questions and select appropriate methodological approaches for food science and agribusiness related projects;
2. Develop a project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation of the minor research project;
3. Critically using appropriate data analysis and established theory and practice related to the project;
4. Communicate research findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms;
5. Collaborate with the project supervisor(s) and the research team to deliver research project outcomes.

Workload

288 hours for 12 credit points over the course of one semester. In accordance with the University’s Course Structure Policy, a 12‑credit‑point unit requires you to spend approximately 24 hours per week engaged in learning activities. Over a standard 12‑week semester, this equates to a total expected workload of 288 hours. As this is a research‑focused unit, the pattern of weekly activity will vary depending on the stage and nature of the project. Across the semester, you are expected to engage in a combination of independent laboratory or research activities, regular meetings with your academic supervisor(s), participation in tutorials, workshops, and required training, and private study, including literature and database searching, data analysis, and the preparation of written reports. While the distribution of hours may fluctuate from week to week, you should ensure that your overall commitment averages 24 hours per week to meet unit learning outcomes and project milestones.

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