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FZMR13: International Food Law - The Basics

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FZMR13: International Food Law - The Basics

Module code: FZMR13

Module provider: Food and Nutritional Sciences; School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy

Credits: 5

Level: Postgraduate Masters

When you'll be taught: Semester 2

Module convenor: Dr David Jukes, email: d.j.jukes@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 18 July 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

Delivered online only through distance learning using video lectures, interactive forum based seminars and self-directed study hosted on the 澳门六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 VLE, this module will develop the basic knowledge and understanding of matters relating to International food law.

The module aims to provide an introduction to matters relating to International food law such that the student will have developed an understanding of the area to be able to effectively identify and meet the requirements derived from International food law and participate in and contribute to the future development of UK food law.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

  1. Explain the origins and background to international food legislation and describe its overall structure and key components
  2. Access the legal requirements which are imposed on the food industry

The following transferable skills will be developed in this module:

  1. Critical evaluation of data from a variety of sources
  2. Effective communication of scientific information in oral and written format with scientific rigour
  3. Debating skills

Module content

In providing the basic background information and knowledge to international聽food law this module will cover the following topics聽

  • Historical development of international food law聽
  • Current policies and procedures聽
  • Main elements of current International food law聽

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The module will consist of five weeks of distance learning material, including video lectures, guided reading, interactive workbooks and online discussion boards delivered by experts in the area. Discussion and feedback will take place through the Virtual Learning Environment associated with the module and e-mail.聽聽

The module consists entirely of internet-based course material (including audio/visual files, pdf documents and web links) with exercises provided for each element enabling students to assess their understanding and progress. Interaction with the course leader will be available using discussion fora.聽

Study hours

At least 0 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.


聽Scheduled teaching and learning activities 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Lectures 10
Seminars
Tutorials
Project Supervision
Demonstrations
Practical classes and workshops
Supervised time in studio / workshop
Scheduled revision sessions
Feedback meetings with staff
Fieldwork
External visits
Work-based learning


聽Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions
Feedback meetings with staff
Other
Other (details)


聽Placement and study abroad 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Placement
Study abroad

Please note that the hours listed above are for guidance purposes only.

聽Independent study hours 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Independent study hours 40

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Type of assessment Detail of assessment % contribution towards module mark Size of assessment Submission date Additional information
In-class test administered by School/Dept MCQ 20 Various
Written coursework assignment Written Report 80 2,000 words Semester 2, Teaching Week 12

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

  • where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
  • the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
  • where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

  • where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Reassessment

Type of reassessment Detail of reassessment % contribution towards module mark Size of reassessment Submission date Additional information
In-class test administered by School/Dept MCQ 20 In the event of a student failing the module they will be reassessed based on resubmission of failed coursework assignments or equivalent pieces of work.
Written coursework assignment Written Report 80 2,000 words In the event of a student failing the module they will be reassessed based on resubmission of failed coursework assignments or equivalent pieces of work.

Additional costs

Item Additional information Cost
Computers and devices with a particular specification
Printing and binding
Required textbooks
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear
Specialist equipment or materials
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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