Unit details
HSN209 - Food Security and Safety
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Smith |
| Prerequisite: | One of: HSN104, SBC152, SLE152, SLE155 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week and 1x 1 hour tutorial fortnightly for the trimester |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit will provide students with an understanding of the global issues of safe food production and the risks and hazards associated with food manufacture. Topics covered include: foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms; food allergies; bioterrorism and food insecurity; food additives, contaminants and packaging, hazards in food production and risks associated with genetically engineered food. In addition, students will be exposed to job interview techniques to aide with the development of work readiness.
Assessment
Assignment (1000 words) 25%, examination (2 hours) 50%, two multiple choice tests 2 x 12.5%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1260 | $1260 | $2594 | $2754 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
