Food ChemistryLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 8B00DA79
Objective
Upon competition of the course students will
- be able to define the chemical structures in food commonly occurring sugars, starch, proteins and fats
- know their typical chemical reactions in food manufacturing processes and during food preservation and the importance of water to food preservation and in chemical reactions
- be able to analyze the important nutrients occurring in food.
Content
The topics discussed in the course include food nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and how they behave during the processing of food. Students will also be familiarized with functional foods and evaluations using the senses.
Qualifications
Chemistry basics and laboratory work
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks/assignments. The student can name the basic concepts and methods related to the topics to the satisfactory degree.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can creatively combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject and can justify his choices.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
- Sarita Ventelä
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
AFE23Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
Upon competition of the course students will
- be able to define the chemical structures in food commonly occurring sugars, starch, proteins and fats
- know their typical chemical reactions in food manufacturing processes and during food preservation and the importance of water to food preservation and in chemical reactions
- be able to analyze the important nutrients occurring in food.
Content
The topics discussed in the course include food nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and how they behave during the processing of food. Students will also be familiarized with functional foods and evaluations using the senses.
Materials
Material shared by a teacher
Teaching methods
Theory lecures and Laboratory practices
Exam schedules
Final test
2x re-examination
Student workload
Lectures 9x2h
Laboratory practices 3x 4h
Assignments & reports + independent work 105h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks/assignments. The student can name the basic concepts and methods related to the topics to the satisfactory degree.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can creatively combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject and can justify his choices.
Qualifications
Chemistry basics and laboratory work
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 29.09.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
- Sarita Ventelä
Scheduling groups
- ryhmä 1 (Size: 18. Open UAS: 0.)
- ryhmä 2 (Size: 18. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
AFE22Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
Upon competition of the course students will
- be able to define the chemical structures in food commonly occurring sugars, starch, proteins and fats
- know their typical chemical reactions in food manufacturing processes and during food preservation and the importance of water to food preservation and in chemical reactions
- be able to analyze the important nutrients occurring in food.
Content
The topics discussed in the course include food nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and how they behave during the processing of food. Students will also be familiarized with functional foods and evaluations using the senses.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks/assignments. The student can name the basic concepts and methods related to the topics to the satisfactory degree.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has successfully completed the given tasks /assignments and has actively participated in the course. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and methods related to the topic and can apply new knowledge to different types of problems. The student can creatively combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject and can justify his choices.
Qualifications
Chemistry basics and laboratory work