Chemistry Of Food And Cooking
UndergraduateLTU-DTN1CFC2025
Previously LTU-CHM102
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 23 Nov 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 2 June 2025,
- 1 Dec 2025
- Price from
- $1,164
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Chemistry Of Food And Cooking
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and composition of key macro and micronutrients, water, and alcohol in foods and drinks.
- Describe the link between food groups/commodities and the chemistry of key macro and micronutrients.
- Describe the chemical reactions and interactions that occur between nutrients in foods during cooking, as well as physical changes.
- Identify the chemical reactions of key macro and micronutrients in the deterioration of food.
- Understand and demonstrate how to prepare and cook food in a manner that meets Australian food safety standards and apply principles of food chemistry.
- Chemistry of food components
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Food composition data
- Chemical, nutritional and sensory changes
- Food storage
In this subject you will be introduced to the fundamentals of food chemistry relevant for the study of human nutrition science including composition, structure and function of food, chemistry of key food molecules such as macro and micro nutrients. Also the physical, chemical, nutritional and sensory changes in preparation, cooking and storage of food.
- Four practical worksheets (1000 words equivalent). Students must submit their individual results to the class database. (30%)
- One 1,200 word individual practical report (40%)
- Two multiple choice question quizzes (1 hour in total). (30%)
- One 10-minute online food safety quiz (hurdle requirement). Must be passed before the first practical class to pass the subject. (0%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
The third university established in Victoria, La Trobe University has a diverse community of more than 38,000 students and staff. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and research prepares students to make a bold and positive impact in today's global community. La Trobe provides Open Universities Australia with its core tenets, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Learn more about La Trobe University.
Explore La Trobe courses.
- QS World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 17
- Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 15
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- LAT-HUN-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
LTU-CHM102 (Not currently available)
LTU-DTN102 (Not currently available)
Others
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in the following course: HBFN
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed DIE1FFU (Food Fundamentals), or DTN1FFU (Food Fundamentals) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Student feedback
8 student respondents between 19 Aug 2024 - 14 Mar 2025.
100%of students felt the study load was manageable
87%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
UndergraduateLAT-HUN-DEG