795-330 Project I

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The objective of this subject is to develop a student's ability to:

• identify a specific problem relevant to the dairy food industry;

• formulate a logical program of investigation directed towards the problem;

• identify important components of the problem;

• research the relevant to the problem and present the findings in accordance with accepted convention and format;

• select appropriate methodologies to investigate the problem.

• execute a controlled investigation of the problem;

• analyse the results of the investigation quantitatively and evaluate the significance of results obtained;

• prepare a written report of the investigation;

• present orally a summary of the investigation findings;

• recognise the implications of the investigation findings as they influence technical, economic, environmental, human or political considerations for the industry.

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The student shall identify a specific problem for investigation. The problem should be of significance to the dairy-food industry and be amenable to investigation by either experimental or other research techniques; In preparing a proposal for investigation, adequate and appropriate consultation of the literature for background information and relevant methodology shall be required. The implications and significance of the problem and proposed investigations should be outlined. The project proposal including a critical review of available information will be presented as a seminar and a written submission for appraisal by a panel of examiners. Upon satisfactory completion of the project proposal, the student will be permitted to proceed to execute an investigation into the identified problem within the dairy-food industry. The student shall then prepare a report indicating the results obtained, evaluating the results and consequent conclusions, and indicating implications and applications of the project findings.

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