Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Global Food Regulatory Systems and how this shapes policy.
• Understand the regulatory context and requirements of Food and Nutrition Labelling (including allergens), and health claims.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of key stakeholders in the Food Regulatory environment
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 125 |
| Total | 200 |
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Two MCQs will be presented throughout the module - one after week 5 and the other after week 10. The MCQs are worth 2x10% each of the final grade. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Yes |
| Essay: Essay describing & critical evaluating a food safety incident & its impact on regulation. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 80 |
Yes |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students will have opportunity to discuss assignment during tutorials. Peer to peer feedback and support through discussion boards and Padlet Self Assessment Quizzes Students will be given individual feedback & provisional grades in Brightspace, following completion of the essay.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mrs Angela Brennan | Tutor |