Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Agriculture Food Sciences Schl

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Prerequisite

CHEM1090 or CHEM1100 or CHEM1200 or CHEM1221 or AGRC1040

Recommended companion

Assessment methods

Reports, Presentation and Final examination

Course enquiries

Prof Melissa Fitzgerald (m.fitzgerald2@uq.edu.au)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Work Integrated Learning

Field Experience, Industry Projects

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course will focus on the chemistry, biology, taste and nutritional value of Australian native foods. We will explore the potential opportunity for different foods in Australia's market place, and discuss the issues around bringing a new food to the market, in the context of culture, biopiracy, intellectual property and the preservation and conservation of plant genetic resources.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile