Agriculture & Food Science - Food Diet & Health
This module will introduce students to the principle and understanding of Healthy Eating Guidelines and Food Science (with particular emphasis on the composition and manufacture of key food and beverage commodities), Food Safety (e.g. microbial and non-microbial contamination of foods) and Nutrition-related Public Health issues (e.g. food choice, obesity).
Duration
Autumn Trimester - September to December
Spring Trimester - January to May
Mode of Delivery - Online
Eligibility
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Careers / Further progression
Open Learning means you can fit university around your life. Whether you're looking to progress your career, or you've just finished school and wondering if university is for you, Open Learning fits around your schedule and gives you all the benefits of being a full-time student, without the full-time commitment.
Open Learning allows you to select the modules you wish to study, set the pace of your study, and whether you undertake the module assessment. It also can lead to undergraduate degree entry in UCD if you are taking the Certificate in Open Learning (30 credits) or if you are a Mature Student you can take one module (5 credits) in lieu of the MSAP exam.
There are 14 Progression Pathways to choose from Students who earn 30 credits (6 x 5 credit modules) receive a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning. This can be used to apply through the CAO for dedicated places on 14 different UCD degree programmes depending on Grade Point Average (GPA) and modules completed.
Further information
TRIMESTER: Autumn and Spring (separate)
To get started, you need to first complete and submit an online pre-registration form. Applications will reopen again on 8 August 2023.
This module will be delivered fully online. Online video lectures, with accompanying notes will be released each week. Students are requested to watch / read the lecture material independently and then submit questions/queries each week for a scheduled online live classroom, where questions and issues raised will be addressed.
We have a dedicated team who supports the Open Learning programme:
Jenny Doyle, Centre Operations Manager - jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie
Lucy and Ciarán are members of our Operations Team and they can also help you with your queries. Get in touch with us by emailing all@ucd.ie