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Syllabus

LV0119 Food Technology with introduction to food control, 15.0 Credits

Livsmedelsteknologi med introduktion till livsmedelstillsyn

Subjects

Food Science Food science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Exam	10.0	0102
Fact sheet	2.5	0103
Student lecture	2.5	0104

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to 180 credits, of which 90 credits in one of the following fields of study: biology, animal science, food science, nutrition, public health science, medicine, environmental science, chemistry, food and meal science, dietetics.



The prerequisite is also met by those who have a professional degree as a veterinarian, biomedical analyst or as a dietitian, and can also be met in other ways that provide equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• orally and in writing describe how food is produced

• account for food quality

• describe and explain the elements that are part of food supervision

• search and compile literature and information

• account for the composition and technological properties of our staple foods

• account for our most common processing and sustainability processes

• briefly master presentation and argumentation techniques

Content

The course is based on lectures, invited lecturers, group work, oral and written presentation of assignments

and self-study.

The course provides an introduction to:

• food production and food quality

food supervision and its role in the food chain

• literature and information search

• presentation technique, opposition and argumentation

The course deals with most food groups with regard to:

• Chemical composition and its effects on different properties of foods

• The most common processes for processing various raw materials

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Oral, practical and written exams.

Written exam: 10 credits (grade U, 3,4,5)

Fact sheet: 2.5 credits (U / G)

Student lesson: 2.5 credits (U / G)

Final grades are obtained when all compulsory parts are achieved.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Molecular Sciences