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Hi Everyone,
a very warm welcome to Food Science, Systems & Policy.

My name is Maria Andonopoulos and I will be your lecturer for this trimester.

Please go to the Introduction on the Discussion Board and introduce yourself, so that we are familiar with each other 😊.

The link is here: https://torrens.blackboard.com/webapps/discussionboard/do/forum?action=list_threads&course_id=_136346_1&nav=discussion_board_entry&conf_id=_335554_1&forum_id=_1311994_1

I hope you have had a lovely break and are ready for this trimester!
I have taught this subject many times and it is one I thoroughly enjoy.

It is one of the most interesting and broad subjects that discusses a range of things in the food system, that you will get to do in your degree, from how food is grown, chemicals used, preservation methods, GMO, food legislation and policies and food availability, sustainability and security.

It provides an important foundation and awareness into the food system, from paddock to plate and all the policies and politics surrounding the food system, including sustainability, and the provision of safe and food to everyone including vulnerable populations.

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A weekly collaborate will be run live every Wednesday online commencing at 11.30am-2.30pm.

The links to join the collaborates are available here:
https://torrens.blackboard.com/webapps/collab-ultra/tool/collabultra?course_id=_136346_1&mode=cpview

These will be where we have an interactive class and discuss all the weeks content. It is a perfect time to ask questions and get involved in the discussion and activities, so if you can make it come along, this way you will get the most out of the learning experience, compared to the recording, which you can watch in your own time.

If you are an international student, attendance is compulsory for the live collaborates.

The Flipped Classroom

There are different and exciting learning activities to test your knowledge throughout these modules, please engage with these as you move through - as practice makes perfect remember!!
please go through all the content before our weekly collaborates

These collaborates are also a great time for me to go over and clarify any questions that you have about the content or the assessments, so be sure to have cast your eye over both so that you can have your questions ready and raring to go! I look forward to seeing you in class.

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I am available Monday to Friday. I can be contacted via email, the best option being on My Blackboard Messages, this is the best and most direct way for me to receive notifications from you.

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Assessment 1 - Quiz
Quiz due in module 2.2 (opens Friday Week 4 closes Friday of week 5) - 20% weighting

Assessment 2 Part A - Essay Plan
Due End of Module 4.1 (Week 7)  - 15% weighting

Assessment 2 Part B - Persuasive Essay
End of Module 5.2 (Week 10)
- 40% weighting

Assessment 2 Part C - Persuasive Essay Responses
Due End of Module 6.1 (Week 11)
- 25% Weighting

The infomation on Assessmements can be found here:
https://torrens.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_11133529_1&course_id=_136346_1&mode=reset

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Please ensure you review the module material prior to each weekly lecture.
Please familiarise yourself with the Subject Outline and Assessment Overview and let me know if you have any questions ASAP.

Subject Overview Details: https://torrens.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_11133540_1&course_id=_136346_1&mode=reset

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Pleaser familiarise yourself with the APA Referencing Guide Needed for your written assessments. Attached is a copy here.

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Please find attached a persuasive language word bank that can be used for Assessment 2.

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Follow these 5 steps

1. Read POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
https://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
Extensions must be submitted at least (1) working day prior to the assessment due date, unless the evidence of unexpected or extenuating circumstances provided indicates this would not have been possible (e.g. a condition that must be highly supported documents such as medical certificates).

2. If your situation is listed/mentioned/classified in the POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION and you have the correct document(s), please download the application for special assessment from the link above.

3. Fill the form and sign the APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. You can fill the form by printing and using a pen (requires step 4) or electronically (doesn't require step 4). You also need one to send your supporting evidence described on the form (requires step 4).

4. Attach the document(s) to your application - ONLY SCAN (NO PHOTOS). If you don't have a scanner, download one of these Free Apps for Android and/or iOS (CamScan, Evernote, Genius Scan, Adobe Scan).

5. Send me your application and supporting document(s) by EMAIL ONLY as soon as possible - via My Blackboard Messages.

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Pleaser familiarise yourself with the word count policy for your written assessments, in the attached document.

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Word Count Process - Student Information