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FDSC40740

Academic Year 2024/2025

Food Regulation (FDSC40740)

Subject:
Food Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Fiona Lalor
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is for students taking the Professional Diploma in Food Safety and Regulatory Science.
Students will be introduced to the background of food safety regulation and how this has evolved in the EU and globally. This module will give an overview of the current Global Food Regulatory landscape, describing the history and developments of Food Regulation across various global regions, and outline the role of key players in this process. It will outline the principles, concepts and regulatory requirements of food labelling covering both nutrition and health claims.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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 Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

50

Autonomous Student Learning

125

Lectures

20

Tutorial

5

Total

200


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through the UCD VLE system and practical tutorials that will consist of:
- Lectures
- Live tutorials
- Asynchronous discussion threads
- Guest lectures

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): This assignment is an essay which is set to address components which are taught throughout the module Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
80
Yes
Quizzes/Short Exercises: A set of multi choice questions are presented for online completion Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
Yes
Quizzes/Short Exercises: A set of multi choice questions are presented for online completion Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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