Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Understand the components of risk analysis: Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Risk Communication in the context of the food supply.
• Describe the tools used to validate risk assessment strategies
• Appreciate the value of a risk analysis approach to guiding global food safety policy.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 125 |
| Lectures | 20 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Project: A presentation to address a topic covered during the module | Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Yes |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: A set of multi choice questions are presented for completion online | Week 6 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Yes |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: A set of multi choice questions are presented for completion online. | Week 10 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Yes |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mrs Angela Brennan | Tutor |