FST3124: Instrumental Food Analysis

This module will equip students with knowledge and skills in the field of food analysis. The module objective is to familiarize students with different concepts and instruments in the field of food analysis.

6.2. Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

-  Food sampling plan and sampling procedures,

-  Changes affecting different food samples while in handling process;

-  Main instruments used in food analysis

1. A.          Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of knowledge

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

-  Identify the uses of method and instrument in food analysis;

-  Determine the conditions in which foods can present risks to human health;

-  Use different instruments in food analysis.

1. B.     Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic/Techniques/Practical Skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

-  Conduct the necessary laboratory tests for the quality of food;

-  Write the scientific report of food analysis results;

-  Present the information on food quality to different audiences, with the capacity of using PowerPoint.

1. C.    General Transferable skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

1. Locate and organize the information in his area of work;
2. Undertake an extended and self-programmed work, with limited supervision;
3. Engage in group works with colleagues;
4. Work in an environment with many tasks and deadlines.