Course overview
This course will develop an understanding of the connection between culinary practices, food science and human nutrition. Introducing the knowledge and skills required to produce foods, meals and menus that adhere to nutrition standards and/or dietary guidelines, comply with food safety regulations, meet consumer needs and minimise environmental impact. Students will develop practical skills in food preparation and product development, allowing them to adapt and create nutritious and tasty meals that promote food and nutrition-related health. This course aligns with the program intent to teach learners to develop foods and meals that promote health and wellbeing in the community.
- Culinary Nutrition Science Principles
- Recipes And Menus
- Product Development
Course learning outcomes
- Explain key principles of culinary nutrition science.
- Employ evidence-based and best-practice principles to select foods and ingredients, and design food products, meals and menus.
- Critically evaluate recipes, meals and menus and implement modification strategies which promote food and nutrition-related health.
- Explore culinary skills needed to prepare, cook and present food, and to work safely in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Communicate to different audiences about culinary nutrition concepts and practices in a variety of formats.
- Work with others to develop and evaluate an innovative food product.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59836
Section PR01
Size 5
Available 0
Class number 55004
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 25
Fee calculator
To display course fees, please select your status and program below:
We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.