Online Courses Handbook 2003

305804 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in the field of food science and technology and to demonstrate this, through the preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Program and Regulations for Honours Degrees in the General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook. Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate study will be considered for the entry to the honours system. Students intending to apply for entry must have achieved a minimum course weighted average of at least 65 per cent higher, although some courses require at least 70 per cent of higher. Candidates should inform the Course Coordinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program prior to tor immediately after the conclusion of undergraduate study.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Full Year

4616 v.5 Health Science Honours Dissertation 499 8.0 100.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 1

304179 v.2 Health Research Methods 481 4.0 25.0

4642 v.4 Nutrition and Food Science Honours Seminar 481 2.0 25.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

305871 v.2 Epidemiology and Biostatistics Honours 482 4.0 25.0

4644 v.3 Nutrition and Food Science Honours Seminar 482 2.0 25.0

50.0

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