Course coordinator
Professor Nidhi Bansal
Consultation is by appointment. To make an appointment, please email.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 14
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability School
This course is an industry-focussed capstone experience where students will conduct an industry placement and a research project on a question co-created with industry. Students will be co-supervised by a UQ academic supervisor and an industry supervisor. During the first three weeks, students will engage with their industry partner to co-create the research questions for the research project, which will be carried out in semester 1, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing methodology, undertaking appropriate analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions. In the second semester, students will undertake an industry placement with their industry supervisor. This placement, which is held over a period of up to 14 weeks (maximum 560 hours), involves continuous, structured industry experience, related to their research project, in a production or service enterprise. It enables the students to apply their theoretical knowledge and research skills developed in their undergraduate program.
From 2024 students must complete a research project contract in collaboration with a research supervisor.
Students must submit the Research Project Contract by the first Thursday of Teaching Week 1 in February for students commencing in Semester 1, and by the first Thursday of Teaching Week 1 in July for students commencing in Semester 2 to agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
This course is an industry-focussed capstone experience where students will conduct an industry placement and a research project on a question co-created with industry. Students will be co-supervised by an academic supervisor and an industry supervisor.ﾠ Students will commence the course by enrolling in 2-unit online course (MKTG3968) that is designed to enhance graduate attributes.ﾠ Students will complete the online course in the first semester.ﾠ During first semester, students will also be engaging with their industry placement supervisor to co-create the research questions for the research project.ﾠ Students will then work with both supervisors (industry and academic) to plan their research,ﾠﾠwith emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing methodology, undertaking appropriate analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions.ﾠ Most of the industry placement will take place in semester 2.ﾠThe placement and the research on placement will be jointly supervised by the academic and industry supervisor. Theﾠplacement, which is held over a period of 13 weeks, involves continuous, structured industry experience, related to their research project, in a production or service enterprise. It enables the students to apply their theoretical knowledge and research skills developed in their undergraduate program.ﾠ Students will work with their supervisors to develop the work program.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students will be expected to have completed a Bachelor of Science with a major in Food Science and Technology with a GPA of 5.5 or greater.
Students shouldﾠhave a sound working knowledge of food science, food chemistry, food microbiology, food technology, food safety and quality management, inﾠparticular HACCP. Companies require students to have these areas of knowledge and corresponding relevant skills, before considering them toﾠundertake an industry placement.
Students need to have good written and oral communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with staff at different levels in the organisation.ﾠStudents are expected to manage their time effectively, participate, accept responsibilities, meet deadlines, andﾠat all times act in a professional andﾠethical manner.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Bachelor of Science with a major in Food Science and Nutrition or Food Technology.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
FOOD6002
Restrictions
Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Advanced Science in the field of studies Food Technology or Food Science and Nutrition.
Course contact
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to introduce student to industry-aligned research and translation. The aim of the research project is to introduce students to the activities involved in carrying out a research project in collaboration with industry. The aim of the placement is to enable students to apply their basic knowledge and skills to a food related workplace situation, translate research outcomes for commercial impact, and to acquire more detailed knowledge and professional skills which can be used for future employment.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Know how to define a research problem of importance to industry, state a research hypothesis and plan a process for the investigation of the problem.
LO2.
Obtain experience designing and implementing a research project co-created with industry.
LO3.
Get experience analysing, processing, and interpreting research data and drawing relevant, statistically robust conclusions.
LO4.
Understand how theoretical skills can be transferred to application and commercial impact.
LO5.
Demonstrate professional skills in the workplace including effective oral and written communication, team interaction skills, time management skills, ability to work independently and uphold ethical practice.
LO6.
Critically reflect on professional activities learned during the placement and how they enhance skills and abilities.
LO7.
Critically reflect and analyse research data and the issues around research translation, commercial outcomes and commercial impact, and develop skills in writing and producing a thesis in an approved format.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project | Research Proposal | Pass/Fail |
30/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Academic Supervisor Report | 15% |
25/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Industry Supervisor Report 1 | Pass/Fail |
21/03/2025 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Industry Supervisor Report 2 | 15% |
30/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Thesis | Thesis about the research and translation | 50% |
30/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Presentation | Presentation | 20% |
9/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
Day and time to be advised |
Assessment details
Research Proposal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
30/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Students are required to submit a research proposal and experimental protocol to their primary project adviser to allow assessment and feedback of progress with respect to their level of scientific-technical planning, writing skills, knowledge depth and coverage, and comprehension of the industry problem.
The research proposal guideline document can be found attached, and under Course Files on blackboard site.
Criteria & Marking:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
More Information:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access more information on this assessment held in this profile.
Submission guidelines
Through the TurnItIn portal on the Learning Pathway
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
Academic Supervisor Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04
Task description
The academic supervisor report is completed by the UQ supervisor. The student and supervisor will meet and work through the report, and the supervisor will use the opportunity to provide feedback to the student, and any assistance needed by the student to complete the research and the placement.
The academic and industry supervisor reports together are a course hurdle. Students need to gain more than 50% of the combined mark to pass the course.
Submission guidelines
Through the Turnit In link on the Learning Pathway
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
Industry Supervisor Report 1
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
21/03/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L05
Task description
The Placement Supervisor will evaluate the progress, performance and conduct of the student. This is completed approximately 4 weeks after commencement to provide feedback to the student on development opportunities for improvement in subsequent weeks. Students are responsible for chasing up the completion of the report by the Placement Supervisor. The Placement Supervisor is encouraged to use the report as an opportunity to conduct a formal performance review session with the student and provide face-to-face feedback before submitting the report via email to n.bansal@uq.edu.au or surfadmin@uq.edu.au
If the supervisor report is unsatisfactory, the student will be called to UQ for a discussion and to implement a one-week performance plan. The placement supervisor will be asked to report again after the week, and if performance is still unsatisfactory, the student can be pulled out of the placement and will automatically fail the course.
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your Assessment task, in Blackboard, via the Turnitin link by the submission deadline. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration:
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (https://policies.uq.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=149) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
Industry Supervisor Report 2
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
30/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04
Task description
The Placement Supervisor will evaluate the progress, performance and conduct of the student. This is completed approximately halfway through the placement to provide feedback to the student on development opportunities for improvement in subsequent weeks. Students are responsible for chasing up the completion of the report by the Placement Supervisor. The Placement Supervisor is encouraged to use the report as an opportunity to conduct a formal performance review session with the student and provide face-to-face feedback before submitting the report electronically.
This report, together with the academic report, make a course HURDLE. If the supervisor report is unsatisfactory, the student will be called to UQ for a discussion and to implement a one-week performance plan. The placement supervisor will be asked to report again after the week, and if performance is still unsatisfactory, the student can be pulled out of the placement and will automatically fail the course. If the academic and industry supervisors report are together less than 50% of the combined mark, the student will not meet the hurdle and will automatically fail the course.
Criteria & Marking:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
Submission:
Students will submit the report through TurnItIn.
Submission guidelines
Upload to TurnItIn on the Learning Pathway
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
Thesis about the research and translation
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Thesis
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
30/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L07
Task description
See the Thesis Format on the Learning Pathway in Blackboard. Your thesis should include a summary, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. During the placement, you will be required to conduct three reflections about the professional activities, translation, employability literacies, and commercial impact. Your discussion should include your reflections.
Criteria & Marking:
Please see the Criteria and Marking on the Learning Pathway in the Blackboard Site.
Submission:
Turnitin : The thesis document needs to be submitted electronically. You will access the cover page on the Learning Pathway. You must submit your assessment through the Turnitin link on the Learning Pathway by the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Submission guidelines
Uploaded through the TurnItIn link
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
Presentation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
9/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
Day and time to be advised
- Learning outcomes
- L06, L07
Task description
Task Description:
Your presentation is expected to be 15 minutes in duration with 5 minutes of question time at the conclusion of the presentation. The presentation should be the type you would give to report work you have done, taking note of confidentiality issues. The presentation will be held during exam week of Semester 2.
The presentation should give:
- a short overview of the company;
- explain your role, and within the parameters of any confidentiality agreements;
- discuss your experience, of working with both an academic and industry supervisor, with reference to the application of your coursework to practice; and
- reflect on the application of the skills you acquired through university to industrial practice and the translation of those skills.
You must liaise with your Placement Supervisor before reporting any information and, if this is refused, company confidentiality should be respected. There will be no academic penalty should data be excluded because permission was refused, but this should be clearly communicated.
Presentation contents must be shown to the Placement Supervisors for vetting and approval prior to the seminar.
The presentations seminar will be held during the exam period at St Lucia campus. Location and specific timings to be confirmed via Blackboard.
More information
Students please find the marking criteria and task sheet in the Learning Pathway of Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
This task will be completed in person.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0 - 34% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 35 - 46% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 47% - 49% |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50% - 64% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 65% - 74% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 75% - 84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 85% - 100% |
Additional course grading information
COURSE GRADING AND ASSESSMENT HURDLES
Students must obtain a passing mark in the Academic Supervisor Report AND the Industry Supervisor Report to pass this course.
If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on marks from a combination of progressive assessment and theﾠAcademic Supervisor and Industry Supervisor Reports, and the student does NOT score a passing mark in the Academic Supervisor and Industry Supervisor Reports, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.
All Assessment is Compulsory
All required assessment items MUST be completed in order to obtain a grade of 4 or higher for this course.
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course, regardless of the final grade achieved for the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
All assessment information can be found on the Learning Pathway in the BB site for FOOD6200
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Workshop |
Orientation Orientation workshop about placement issues and requirements. Learning outcomes: L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Placement |
Learning Contract Learning Contract to be negotiated with Placement Supervisor during first week of placement. The matter of respecting confidentiality must be discussed. Risk Assessment to be undertaken to identify hazards associated with placement activities. Templates available on Blackboard in Learning Pathway Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 26 |
Placement |
Industry placement with a research project You will conduct a co-created research project in collaboration with an academic supervisor and an industry supervisor. Sub-activity: Industry placement with a research project (Industry Placement): You will conduct a co-created research project in collaboration with an academic supervisor and an industry supervisor in Sem 2 2024. Students undertake 400-480 hours or workplace experience in a host organisation under the supervision of the Placement Supervisor in Sem 1 2025. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 26 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Workshop |
Employability Workshop A workshop to help maximise your ability to articulate the learnings from your placement experience. The post-placement Employability Workshop is held during Week 13 of semester 1 2025. Attendance is compulsory. This will be a face-to-face workshop, but may change. This workshop will be co-delivered with FOOD7021. Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Exam week 1 (second semester) |
Seminar |
Learning and Reflections Students will present for assessment at the Industry Placement - Learning & Reflections seminars, held during exam week 1 Semester 1 2025. Attendance is compulsory. Seminars will be conducted face-to-face, but this may change. This activity will be co-delivered with FOOD7021. Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.