Course overview
This course aims to provide an overview of contemporary transformations and innovations in nutrition and food production for creating global sustainable future food systems. The purpose of the course is to provide up to date information on new, upcoming, and innovative foods, alternative protein sources, and food production technologies and to better understand the factors which contribute to a sustainable food system from a food science, nutrition, environmental, and economic perspective.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe technological innovations in future food production and the impact of food sources on the global sustainability of food systems
- Characterise and describe Australian native Indigenous food systems, including food sources and their bioactive components
- Critically evaluate the environmental, social, and economic impacts of different food production methods
- Develop creative solutions to address the environmental, economic, and ethical dimensions of contemporary food issues
- Demonstrate high level communication skills in translating evidence on modern food production and sustainability
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 29988
Section WS01
Size 28
Available 26
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59662
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 50
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