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Welcome to theSchool of Exercise and Nutrition

Sciencesin the Faculty of Health

Congratulations on your success in achieving a place in

the

H315 Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences

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Where to find us…

Building JReception Level 3

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The Food Industry is a major sector of the Victorian economyInnovative

Strong emphasis on Dairy, Fruits/VegetablesInternational/Global Market

Responsive/adapting to consumer demands

Nutrition is a major determinant of health statusCounselling

Policy/planning/advisingLabelling, functional foods, health claims

Advantages of Studying Food and Nutrition Sciences

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Career Opportunities

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Sector breakdown

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http://www.deakin.edu.au/exercise-nutrition sciences/careers

Careers website

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TrimesterThe academic year is divided into three trimesters

First (T1) Second (T2) Summer (T3)

Trimester 2 classes will commence in the week beginning

Monday 13 July 2015.

Terminology

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Terminology continued…

UnitA subject is referred to as a “unit” at Deakin.

Unit ChairAn Academic staff who is responsible for the delivery of the unit.

Unit CodeThe letters indicate the Faculty and School that teaches the unit,

HSN = Nutrition unitThe first number represents the level of the unit,

HSN101 = first year, HSN211 = second year unit, HSN301 = third year

Unit Name

HSN101 - Foundations of Food, Nutrition and Health

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Credit PointA unit is typically worth one credit point.

In this course, you are required to complete 24 credit points to graduate

CPL - Credit for Prior LearningIf you are applying for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you must

submityour transcripts, unit outlines (for matching Deakin units) and acompleted CPL application form prior to the start of Trimester 2.

CPL application deadline: Monday 13 July

Study Abroad and ExchangeRecommended in your Second or Third year of studies

Terminology continued…

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H315 Bachelor of Food and Nutrition SciencesCourse Rules

Must complete 24 credit points : 16 core units plus 8 electivesA maximum of 10 credit points can be from Level 1

Elective units may be chosen from majors offered in our School or from other Schools within the university (subject to quotas, and your timetable)

Highly recommended electives in third year:HSN311 Food and Nutrition PracticumHSN360 International Perspectives in Food and Nutrition* Students need to apply into these units as places are strictly limited

Laboratory Safety units•Compulsory SLE010 Laboratory Safety Program •Compulsory HSN010 Laboratory Safety Unit •(optional) HSE010 Laboratory Safety Unit – enrol with HSE208

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YEAR

1

TRI 1Foundations of Food, Nutrition and Health

HSN101

Food: The Environment and

Consumers HSN103

Human Structure and FunctionHBS109

Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety

Induction ProgramSLE010

(0 credit points)

Chemistry in our World

SLE133

TRI 2The Science of Food

HSN104Food Fundamentals

HSN106

Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety

HSN010(0 credit points)

Physiology of Human Growth and

DevelopmentHSN107

Elective

YEAR2

TRI 1 Nutritional PhysiologyHSN211

Food Security and Safety HSN209 Elective Elective

TRI 2Lifespan Nutrition

HSN202

Nutrition and Food PromotionHSN210

ORIntegrated Human Physiology

HSE208

Elective Elective

YEAR3

TRI 1Diet and Disease

HSN301Food Policy and

RegulationHSN309

Sensory Evaluation of Foods

HSN313Elective

TRI 2Population Nutrition

HSN302Assessing Food Intake

and ActivityHSN305

Elective Elective

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Sample course grid

Course Grids with other majors sequences are available from the School’s website :

http://www.deakin.edu.au/exercise-nutrition-sciences/enrolment-information

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School of Exercise and Nutrition SciencesMajor SequencesThe FOOD SCIENCE major is highly

recommended.

Other major sequences include:

Exercise Science Health

Promotion

Psychology Physical Activity and

Health

You can select major sequences from other courses in the university,

for eg. Arts, Business, Science etc. Refer to the online course handbook for more information.

You must enrol in your major sequence (‘unit set’) in StudentConnect

when enrolling into your 2015 units. This can be changed at anytime.

Course grids are available from the School’s website:http://www.deakin.edu.au/exercise-nutrition-sciences/enrolment-

information

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Electives and Entry Into Further StudyCommon electives in the first year of study include:

HSE102 Functional Human AnatomyHPS111 Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human BehaviourHPS121 Psychology B: Individual and Social Development

HBS110 Health BehaviourSLE111 Cells and Genes

Second and third year electives available include:HSN213 Current Controversies in Food and Nutrition

HSN307 Sports Nutrition: Theory & PracticeHSN308 Food, Nutrition & Society

HSN311 Food and Nutrition PracticumHSN360 International Perspectives in Food and Nutrition

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Electives and Entry Into Further Study

H718 Master of Dietetics You are required to complete the following units as part of

your electives• SLE155 Chemistry for Professional Sciences, • SLE212 Biochemistry• SLE222 Biochemical Metabolism.

A H315 course grid with Master of Dietetics pre-requisite units is available from the School’s enrolment information website:http://www.deakin.edu.au/exercise-nutrition-sciences/enrolment-information

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Food and Nutrition Students

To increase active engagement between local and international Food and Nutrition Sciences students and bridge the gap

between these students and alumni who work in the field of food and nutrition sciences.

Annual Fee $5 DUSA Access Member ($10 Non-DUSA Access)

You can find them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodandnutritionstudents/

or search FANS @ Deakin

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DeakinSyncMake this your point of entry to Deakin Online

https://sync.deakin.edu.au

DeakinSync is the student portal to access vital information such as:

• Studentconnect• Deakin email • CloudDeakin (our online learning portal)• Important dates• Services and facilities, • Details of your course requirements• Provides access to and File storage on OneDrive, Office

365, Lync, Calendar, contacts, ePortfolio and Library etc.

• Ask Questions via Watson!

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STAR is now open for you to choose available timetables for your trimester 2 units

Please make sure you finalise your timetables before trimester 2 starts on Monday 13 July

STAR can be accessed via the StudentConnect tile in DeakinSync.

Need assistance with STAR ?Building Y, Room Y101

Ph: 9251 7777 Email: health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

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STAR – On Campus Timetable

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Class Attendance

Classes, Seminars and Practicals

You are expected to attend the seminars(tutorials) and practicals for all the units you are enrolled in.

Classes (lectures) for most units are availableonline if you are unable to attend in person.

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• Generate your Deakin username and password via www.deakin.edu.au/password and choose your major BEFORE attending the enrolment session on Thursday 9 July.

• Come to the Enrolment Session on Thursday 9 July 2015 at 11:00am in he2.011 You MUST bring your passport and your Deakin offer letter.

• Enrolling in Studentconnect MUST complete all the steps in the enrolment process MUST enter your unit set if you are undertaking a major You should receive a RECEIPT number at the end of the

enrolment process as confirmation of your enrolment

• International Student must complete online induction program by week 3

please go to this website for more information: http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/international/compliance/online-induction

Things to do : International Students

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HSN010 Laboratory Safety Unit

You are required to complete this unit prior to your first practical session for

HSN104 and HSN106

Students are only required to complete this lab unit once in their degree

The HSN010 Laboratory Safety unit module and quizzes can be accessed via the

HSN010 tile under Units in DeakinSync

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Things to do : All Students

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Things to do : All Students• Attend SLE010 Lab Safety Information Session, 8 July 4pm-5pm,

LT10 (L1.08) if you are enrolling into SLE155. If not please enrol in SLE010 with SLE133

• Attend Orientation Program : 6 – 11 July

• Read the Course Information Booklet and download a course grid.

• Get your student ID card from Deakin Central once enrolled.

• Ensure all Personal Contact Details in StudentConnect are always up-to-date

• Refer to Clouddeakin for your units information

• Check your Deakin email regularly. You can link your Deakin email to your personal email.

• Explore the Full Range of Student Services available at Deakin For eg. course plan advice with your student advisers, library, study skills workshops, careers advisers, exchange programs, IT services etc.

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Excited about starting at Deakin, but unsure of the unfamiliar environment?

Is the prospect of starting university a little bit daunting?

The Faculty of Health offers the Peer Mentoring program to all Health students across all campuses.

This program is highly recommended to all commencing students.

Second and third year Health students (mentors) assist new students (mentees)

through introduction and transition to university life during the first five weeks of trimester.

Sign up to be a mentee at the following link:http://www.deakin.edu.au/health/peer-mentoring/forms/mentee.php

Peer Mentoring Program 2015

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ContactsFaculty of Health Student and Academic Services

Building Y, Room Y101 Telephone 9251 7777********************

Course Director : Dr Gie Liememail gie.liem@deakin.edu.au

Deputy Course DirectorsDr Shirani Gamlath

email shirani.gamlath@deakin.edu.auDr Alison Booth

email alison.booth@deakin.edu.auDr Katie Lacy

email katie.lacy@deakin.edu.au********************

Student Advisers:Kerry Becchetti Lisa-Maree Hardwick Emma Smith

Telephone 9244 5436 or email ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au