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    Overview

    A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

    Due to the diverse nature of food science and the research interests of academic staff, the research project could take many forms. For example:

    1. An experimental project carried out in a chemistry, sensory or microbiology laboratory
    2. A project that is carried out in collaboration with a food company and may involve spending some time at the company premises and developing a pilot-scale process or a new product
    3. Analysis of an existing dataset of knowledge with re-interpretation of the results
    4. Consumer survey of behaviour, such as food preferences, allergies, buying habits, etc
    5. Method development to analyse a food product, which may include developing a new method and testing it against existing methods
    6. Optimisation experiments, such as determining the best set of conditions to extract a component from a food product

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Food Science
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,069.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    PGDipAppSc, PGDipSci
    Notes
    Admission subject to approval from the Head of Department.
    Eligibility

    The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a mixture of taught papers and a research component. There are a number of options for the research component, of which FOSC 480, worth 20 points, is one. The Department of Food Science encourages PGDipSci students to consider a 60-point research project (FOSC 490) as part of the PGDipSci, as this keeps your options open for further research-based study. However, FOSC 480 can be a good option for some students also. Please contact a Food Science Course Adviser or the Fourth year Co-ordinator, Dr Mirosa, to discuss your selection of project. FOSC 480 may be selected as part of a PGDipAppSc course.

    This paper requires departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.

    Contact

    biniam.kebede@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Biniam Kebede

    One or more specific project supervisors will be assigned once a project is allocated.

    Teaching Arrangements

    Your supervisor(s) (you may have more than one) will assist you with designing the research and interpreting the results and are there to help you if you get stuck on your research problem. You should arrange a regular meeting time with your supervisor to discuss the project. FOSC 480 requires project management skills and planning out your time during the week to achieve results.

    Textbooks

    There is no prescribed textbook for this paper. Readings will be assigned at the start of the project by the lecturer.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of this paper will provide students with the knowledge and skills on:

    • How to plan research
    • Effective time management to complete the work within a timeframe
    • How to share resourcing
    • How to collect data in a rigorous fashion, analyse and interpret the results in the context of other published work and write up their research as a coherent report

    These are important skills that will enable the graduated student to work effectively in their places of employment, regardless of whether or not they become scientific researchers.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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