CXA100 Food Studies

School of Health Sciences

Faculty of Health

CXA100

Food Studies

Unit Outline

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

What is the unit about?

Unit description

This is a general nutrition unit which provides an overview of food and nutrition. It considers the influence of culture and ethnicity on food choice and explores the issues of food use from demographic, epidemiological and anthropological sources. It focuses on global and Australian food consumption trends as well as nutrition policy and health related issues. Students will explore contemporary issues in food production from a 'paddock to plate' perspective as well as food safety, food guidance systems and the relevance of food and nutrition throughout the life stages.

Learning in this unit will take place through a combination of pre-recorded lectures, face-to-face (and recorded) tutorials, on-line discussion using MyLO and readings.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of historical, biological and social aspects of food and human nutrition including the:
   • Evolution of human nutrition
   • Cultural and social influences of food use and choice on health
   • Relationships between nutritional factors and the development of chronic conditions.
2. Identify and analyze emerging contemporary issues and trends associated with:
   • The development and sustainability of our food supply system and its relationship to health, nutrition, global food production, distribution and consumption
   • The relationships between the environmental, agricultural, economic, health, social and political factors that affect the provision of food.
3. Interpret food and nutrition information to make recommendations (based on evidence) to help the consumer.
4. Communicate in writing and through electronic media to different audiences (e.g. lecturer, peers).

Graduate Quality Statement

Successful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning outcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able to do. Course learning outcomes are available from the Course Coordinator. Course learning outcomes are developed with reference to national discipline standards, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional accreditation requirements and the University of Tasmania’s Graduate Quality Statement.

Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback

No alternations have been made to CXA100 Food Studies for Semester 2 2016.

Prior knowledge and/or skills

HSC Science, healthy studies, food studies or education studies within a relevant specialty. This unit is a prerequisite for CXA214 Community and Public Health Nutrition

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment schedule

Assessment details

Assessment task 1 – Online Quizzes

Assessment task 2 – Food Label Assignment

Assessment task 3 – Essay – Food Security and Food Systems

Final Exam

How your final result is determined

To be awarded a passing grade the following criteria must be met:

• Students must have attempted all assessment items listed in the assessment section of this unit outline
• Students must have achieved a minimum of 50% on assessment 4 (the final exam) or pass at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator.
• Students must have achieved a minimum aggregate mark of 50%.
• If a student fails an assessment task, you may, at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator, be asked to resubmit. Resubmissions may be awarded either a pass (50%) or fail only and must be resubmitted within 7 days.

Submission of assignments

Assignments are to be submitted via ‘Assignments’ in MyLO before 5pm on the due date. Each assignment should be accompanied with a declaration “that all material submitted is your own work except where there is clear acknowledgement or reference to the work of others, and that you have read the University statement at the start of the assignment. It is not mandated for a separate cover page to be submitted with the assignment as the student details will be recorded in ‘Assignments’ automatically as the assignment is uploaded. Results for assessments will be released to students no later than four weeks after the due date for that assessment.

Requests for extensions

Refer to the SHS Assessment Guidelines for detailed instructions and advice relating to how to resolve any issues concerning assessment. http://www.utas.edu.au/health/students/resources/policies-procedures-and-forms

Penalties

Refer to the SHS Assessment Guidelines for detailed instructions and advice relating to how to resolve any issues concerning assessment. http://www.utas.edu.au/health/students/resources/policies-procedures-and-forms

Failure to complete an online assessment by the close of release dates may result in late penalties at the discretion of the unit co-ordinator.

Review of results and appeals

Refer to the SHS Assessment Guidelines for detailed instructions and advice relating to how to resolve any issues concerning internal assessment. http://www.utas.edu.au/health/students/resources/policies-procedures-and-forms

Refer to the University website on policy and procedures regarding a review of assessment or an appeal. http://www.utas.edu.au/registrar/student-complaints/faqs

Academic referencing

In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity.

Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a serious offence.

The appropriate referencing style for this unit is Harvard or APA.

The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.

Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.

For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see the Plagiarism and Academic Integrity page on the University web site or the Academic Honesty module in your unit MyLO site.

Academic misconduct

Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student:

1. seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or
2. improperly disadvantages any other student.

Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance 9: Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct.

In addition to plagiarism, responsible and ethical conduct of research requires that all researchers have confidence in research undertaken and reported to peers. The falsification and fabrication of data are inconsistent with academic integrity.

Falsification of data refers to the selective modification of data collected in the conduct of experimental research, or the misrepresentation of processes or uncertainty during statistical analysis of the data. Falsification may also involve the selective omission, deletion, or suppression of data inconsistent with the research objectives.

Fabrication of data. This refers to the creation of records of research for which there is no basis in fact, with the intent to mislead or deceive. Please note that whilst ‘copying a colleague’s assignment and using it as your own’ is one form of plagiarism, there are numerous other forms. These include, cutting and pasting from articles found on the world wide web or from websites, or copying verbatim from articles/web pages (or paraphrasing same) without due reference to or indicating (by italics and/or indenting text) the fact that you are directly quoting another person’s work. Again, when in doubt consult your unit coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Self-copying/Re-submission of assessment. It is inappropriate to copy your own work, in part or in whole, and submit it for assessment in more than one Unit of study at this, or another, University. Unless otherwise approved, all assessment tasks undertaken in a unit must be done within the enrolment period.

Group work. It is important that all group members make appropriate contributions to the required task. Copying from others, or contributing less, little or nothing to a group assignment and then claiming an equal share of the marks is not appropriate. When working as a member of a group or team, it is important to keep records of your own work. Even though you may have group discussions and work together – always write your own notes, and keep records what of you have personally contributed to any group assessment product/s.

Collusion. Protect your academic work. The intentional sharing of your work potentially allows others to copy your work and cheat and gain an academic advantage. In these circumstances, both YOU and the person that copied your work may be subject to allegations of academic misconduct.

You are not permitted to collude during any summative online assessments – you must submit your own work in all online and written assessment tasks that contribute to your final marks in the unit.

What learning opportunities are there?

MyLO

MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the system that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit.

Getting help with MyLO

It is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this unit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice using them, and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website. If something is not working as it should, contact the Service Desk (Service.Desk@utas.edu.au, phone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online.

Course Specific Technical Assistance

If you are having trouble accessing course content and assignment drop boxes, contact your unit coordinator. The School of Health Sciences also employs a number of Educational Technologists who may be able to help you. Email: SNM.Support@utas.edu.au

Resources

Recommended reading

You will need the following text which can be purchased or is available in the reserve section of the University library:

Wahlqvist, M. 2011, Food and Nutrition – Food and Health Systems in Australia and New Zealand. 3rd edition, Allen & Unwin, Sydney

Optional readings

The below books are available on reserve in the University library. Other recommended reading will be made available on MyLO during semester.

Bryant, C et al, 2003, The Cultural Feast - An Introduction to Food and Society, 2nd Edition,Thomson Wadsworth, Canada

Germov, J & Williams, L. 2008, Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite. 3rd Edition. Victoria, Oxford University Press

Lawrence, G., Lyons, K., Wallinton, T., 2011, Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainability. EarthScan, London (e-book reader)

Sizer, F & Whitney, E. 2011, Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 12th Edition, USA, Wadsworth

Whitney, E & Rolfes, S. 2011, Understanding Nutrition. Australian and New Zealand Edition. Australia, Cengage Learning Australia

Equipment, materials, software, accounts

Computer hardware, software and digital media

If you are a student in any one of the courses offered by the School of Health Sciences you are able to use the Faculty of Health computer facilities which are located in D001 during times when it is not being used for tutorials. You will need a swipe card to access the room. Contact the School of Health Sciences Reception area for details.

You should also have access to the central computer facilities available in the library, cafeteria, student centre and learning hub areas. Computing resources on campus are limited.

Unit-specific software

For MyLO

To access MyLO from your own computer you will need suitable hardware and software.

Activities

Learning expectations

Details of teaching arrangements

This unit is delivered at Newnham campus with face-to-face tutorials and pre-recorded lectures, supported by a dedicated MyLO site.

Pre-recorded lectures

These will be available on MyLO each week by Thursday morning for that week’s tutorial.

You will be responsible for viewing the lecture and reviewing the reading materials each week PRIOR to attending the tutorial.

Face-to-face tutorials

A tutorial will be held each week, commencing in week 1. Tutorials will be recorded and made available on MyLO for online students. These tutorials will run for 2 hours on Thursdays from 2 - 4 pm and will include a summary of that week’s content and practical tasks relating to the content. There will also be opportunity to discuss assessment tasks within these tutorials.

Online discussion forum for distance students

For students studying this unit by distance you can participate in the tutorial environment either by listening to the recorded tutorial and/or participating in the online discussion which will follow the tutorials for that week. The online discussion will reflect the content from the tutorial.

Specific attendance/performance requirements

As this unit is offered both online and face-to-face attendance at tutorials is not compulsory.

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University’s Work Health and Safety website and policy. Unit specific WHS information is available in the Work Health and Safety module on the Unit MyLO site.

Communication

Communication mechanism for students

The School of Health Sciences is committed to meeting students’ needs as far as circumstances reasonably allow. The School of Health Sciences uses email as a primary communication tool - students are expected to check their UTAS email at least once a week to receive all communications.

Students should follow the three steps outlined below when concerns over their academic progress or personal issues that impact on study occur:

1. In the first instance, the Unit Coordinator is to be contacted.
2. Concerns that cannot be managed by the Unit Coordinator are normally referred to the Program Chair (Health Sciences).
3. Concerns that cannot be resolved through the first two steps will be referred to the Associate Head (Learning and Teaching) or the Head of School.

Student communication and Support Plan

The School of Health Sciences Student Communication and Support Plan (SCSP) provides a case management approach for the development of academic and pastoral support for students who have been identified as being at risk. The SCSP aims to assist students to succeed in their course of study by developing academic study skills and maintaining well-being. For international students identified as being at risk, development of an SCSP forms part of the ESOS legislation for monitoring student progression and implementing a support plan for these students. Students who are identified as being academically at risk will be contacted and placed on a student communication and support plan.

Unit and Teaching feedback

The University of Tasmania, on a regular basis, evaluates its teaching and learning environment through eValuate. You will receive an email requesting you to complete an online unit feedback form at the end of the semester for this unit. You may also receive an email requesting your feedback for specific teaching staff. Teaching staff typically evaluate their teaching according to their performance management requirements.

You are strongly encouraged to complete these online forms to enable the University of Tasmania to continue to improve its learning and teaching.

Further information and assistance

If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or life-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.

There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found on the Student Support and Development page of the University website.

Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information.

Unit schedule

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