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BIOL4962 Food & nutritional science internship (6 credits) Academic Year 2025
Offering Department Biological Sciences Quota ---
Course Co-ordinator Dr S K S Leung, Biological Sciences < lks612@hku.hk >
Teachers Involved (All academic staff in Food & Nutritional Science Major,School of Biological Sciences)
Course Objectives To provide a stimulating experience for all Food & Nutritional Science Major undergraduates to integrate and apply their knowledge and skills obtained from the Food & Nutritional Science Major through gaining work experience in the field of Food & Nutritional Science that are related to the major of study.
Course Contents & Topics Students taking this course will work as an intern for at least 160 hours in at least 20 working days within the University or outside the University in a company, government department or NGO. The internship may be arranged by the School or obtained by students themselves. In the latter case, the internship must be in a relevant field to the Food & Nutritional Science Major that the students are taking and prior approval by the course coordinator is required
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

CLO 1 gain first hand work experience in a job placement related to their Food & Nutritional Science Major
CLO 2 apply the knowledge in their Food & Nutritional Science Major in solving practical problems in the work place.
CLO 3 acquire an understanding and appreciation of the real work environment and write a report to explain the work experience and self-reflection
CLO 4 extend their network in their field of study and share their experiences through an oral presentation
Pre-requisites
(and Co-requisites and
Impermissible combinations)		 Pass in at least 24 credits of advanced level disciplinary core/elective biological sciences courses in the Food & Nutritional Science Major.
This capstone course is for Food & Nutritional Science Major students only.
The earliest that a student is allowed to take this capstone course is their year 3 study.
Course Status with Related Major/Minor /Professional Core 2025 Major in Food & Nutritional Science ( Disciplinary Elective )
2024 Major in Food & Nutritional Science ( Disciplinary Elective )
2023 Major in Food & Nutritional Science ( Disciplinary Elective )
2022 Major in Food & Nutritional Science ( Disciplinary Elective )
2021 Major in Food & Nutritional Science ( Disciplinary Elective )
Course to PLO Mapping 2025 Major in Food & Nutritional Science < PLO 1,2,3,4,5,6 >
2024 Major in Food & Nutritional Science < PLO 1,2,3,4,5,6 >
2023 Major in Food & Nutritional Science < PLO 1,2,3,4,5,6 >
2022 Major in Food & Nutritional Science < PLO 1,2,3,4,5,6 >
2021 Major in Food & Nutritional Science < PLO 1,2,3,4,5,6 >
Offer in 2025 - 2026 Y        1st sem    2nd sem    Summer    Examination No Exam     
Offer in 2026 - 2027 Y
Course Grade Distinction/Pass/Fail
Grade Descriptors
Distinction Demonstrates excellent ability in applying knowledge to solve problems in the workplace. Demonstrates excellent performance in handling and carrying out the work required in the job or assigned by supervisor(s). Establishes highly effective collaboration and communication with supervisor(s), colleagues, and clients in the job. Successfully fulfills the requirements set out in the Course Description regarding working hours, with excellent performance in written and oral report, and excellent evaluation by supervisor(s), etc.
Pass Able to apply knowledge to solve problems in the workplace. Successfully handles and carries out the work required in the job or assigned by supervisor(s). Establishes effective collaboration and communication with supervisor(s), colleagues, and clients in the job. Successfully fulfills the requirements set out in the Course Description regarding working hours, written and oral report, and evaluation by supervisor(s), etc. Students demonstrating excellent performance in the above would be awarded a grade of "Distinction".
Fail Very limited or no ability to solve problems in the workplace. Fails to handle or carry out the work required in the job or assigned by supervisor(s). Fails to establish effective collaboration or communication with supervisor(s), other colleagues, or clients in the job. Fails to satisfy the requirements set out in the Course Description regarding working hours, written and oral report, or evaluation by supervisor(s), etc
Communication-intensive Course Y
Course Type Internship
Course Teaching
& Learning Activities
Activities Details No. of Hours
Internship work at least160 hours (lunch hour excluded) in at least 20 working days 160.0
Assessment Methods
and Weighting
Methods Details Weighting in final
course grade (%)		 Assessment Methods
to CLO Mapping
Oral presentation 25.0 1,2,3,4
Written report Written report 1: Final report (self-reflection) 25% and Written report 2: Supervisor’s feedback: continuous assessment through verbal and practical communication at work 50% 75.0 1,2,3,4
Required/recommended reading
and online materials		 NIL
Course Website http://moodle.hku.hk
Additional Course Information Students in this course must submit a written report (maximum 1,000 words, no less than 800 words) and deliver an oral presentation about their internship. Internal supervisors will evaluate these submissions, and the student's workplace supervisor will provide an assessment report to the University.

Completing this course fulfils the Capstone requirement and will be noted on the student's transcript. The course is graded "Pass with Distinction/Pass/Fail."

Enrolment is not available through the online system. Instead, students must submit application form (available here: https://www.biosch.hku.hk/course/capstone/capstone.html) to the School of Biological Sciences Office,  Flora Chan (ppchan@hku.hk) for course approval by the coordinator and Faculty of Science registration.


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