Welcome to the
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
in 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 J
Reception Level 3
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Advantages of Studying Food and Nutrition Sciences
The Food Industry is a major sector of the Victorian economy
Innovative
Strong emphasis on Dairy, Fruits/Vegetables
International/Global Market
Responsive/adapting to consumer demands
Nutrition is a major determinant of health status
Counselling
Policy/planning/advising
Labelling, functional foods, health claims
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Career Opportunities
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Sector breakdown
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Careers website
http://www.deakin.edu.au/exercise-nutrition sciences/careers
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Terminology
Trimester
The 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.
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Unit
A subject is referred to as a “unit” at Deakin.
Unit Chair
An Academic staff who is responsible for the delivery of the unit.
Unit Code
The letters indicate the Faculty and School that teaches the unit,
HSN = Nutrition unit
The 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 Point
A unit is typically worth one credit point.
In this course, you are required to complete 24 credit points to graduate
CPL - Credit for Prior Learning
If you are applying for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you must submit
your transcripts, unit outlines (for matching Deakin units) and a
completed CPL application form prior to the start of Trimester 2.
CPL application deadline: Monday 13 July
Study Abroad and Exchange
Recommended in your Second or Third year of studies
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Course Rules
Must complete 24 credit points : 16 core units plus 8 electives
A 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 Practicum
HSN360 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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Sample course grid
TRI 1
YEAR
1
TRI 2
Food: The
Environment and
Consumers
HSN103
Foundations of Food,
Nutrition and Health
HSN101
The Science of Food
HSN104
Food Fundamentals
HSN106
Human Structure and
Function
HBS109
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
TRI 2
Physiology of Human
Growth and
Development
HSN107
Food Security and Safety
HSN209
Elective
Elective
Lifespan Nutrition
HSN202
Nutrition and Food Promotion
HSN210
OR
Integrated Human Physiology
HSE208
Elective
Elective
Diet and Disease
HSN301
Food Policy and
Regulation
HSN309
Sensory Evaluation of
Foods
HSN313
Elective
Population Nutrition
HSN302
Assessing Food Intake
and Activity
HSN305
Elective
Elective
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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Elective
Nutritional Physiology
HSN211
TRI 2
TRI 1
Chemistry in our
World
SLE133
(0 credit points)
Food and Nutrition
Laboratory Safety
HSN010
(0 credit points)
TRI 1
Laboratory and
Fieldwork Safety
Induction Program
SLE010
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Major Sequences
The FOOD SCIENCE major is highly recommended.
Other major sequences include:
Exercise Science
Psychology
Health Promotion
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 Study
Common electives in the first year of study include:
HSE102 Functional Human Anatomy
HPS111 Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
HPS121 Psychology B: Individual and Social Development
HBS110 Health Behaviour
SLE111 Cells and Genes
Second and third year electives available include:
HSN213 Current Controversies in Food and Nutrition
HSN307 Sports Nutrition: Theory & Practice
HSN308 Food, Nutrition & Society
HSN311 Food and Nutrition Practicum
HSN360 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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DeakinSync
Make this your point of entry to Deakin Online
https://sync.deakin.edu.au
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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 – On Campus Timetable
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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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 available
online if you are unable to attend in person.
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Things to do : International Students
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Things to do : All Students
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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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
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Attend Orientation Program : 6 – 11 July
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Read the Course Information Booklet and download a course grid.
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Get your student ID card from Deakin Central once enrolled.
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Ensure all Personal Contact Details in StudentConnect are always up-to-date
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Refer to Clouddeakin for your units information
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Check your Deakin email regularly.
 You can link your Deakin email to your personal email.
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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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Peer Mentoring Program 2015
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
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Contacts
Faculty of Health Student and Academic Services
Building Y, Room Y101 Telephone 9251 7777
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Course Director : Dr Gie Liem
email gie.liem@deakin.edu.au
Deputy Course Directors
Dr Shirani Gamlath
email shirani.gamlath@deakin.edu.au
Dr Alison Booth
email alison.booth@deakin.edu.au
Dr Katie Lacy
email katie.lacy@deakin.edu.au
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Student Advisers:
Kerry Becchetti Lisa-Maree Hardwick Emma Smith
Telephone 9244 5436 or email ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au
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