Extension Research Project - CEIC8321

This course is the final part of the extension project which is undertaken after CEIC8320/ FOOD5127. Successful completion of both courses is required to obtain the equivalent of 24UOC Extension Research project within the 8539 program and the 8034 program. Admission to the proposed course will occur only with approval of Program or Specialisation Authority as for CEIC8320/FOOD5127 and require Credit average in completed courses within Masters 8538 and Extension Masters 8539 programs.

An extension Masters project involves an independent investigation at an advanced level by the student and may include research, design, feasibility or other analysis requiring integration of knowledge and evaluation across a range of topics in the area of specialisation. Work based projects are encouraged by practising Food Technologists provided they meet the requirements of advanced independent study. Work based projects must be approved by the Program/ Specialisation Authority prior to commencement. It involves the satisfactory completion of the research, development, analysis, evaluation and validation stages of the project which is to be submitted and marked.