Chemistry in food chain (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will
- Be familiar with nutrient circulation and knows the importance of elements in food chain.
- Be able to name and write elements and compounds, their chemical formulas and basic reaction equations in food chain.
- Be familiar with importance of chemical safetyness of raw material
- Be able to interpret and to apply chemical theory of food chain chemistry in practice and in professional context.
- Be able to familiarize and use professional literature
- Be able to solve applied problems

Accomplishment methods

Luennot ja tehtävät

Content

The course deals with
- Circulation of nutrients in food chain
- Main nutrients (proteins, carbonhydrates, fats) chemical composition, formula and behaviour in food chain
- Chemistry of the most significant minerals and micronutrients in food chain
- The basic concepts of water chemistry
- pH, acidity and basicity , significance in food chain
- Applied problems

Materials

Tekniikan kemia: Antila, A-M., Karppinen, M., Leskelä, M., Mölsä, H., Pohjakallio M. 2008.
Elintarvikekemia: Dahlgren, Ö. 1997 (or newer edition).
Other mterial given by a teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises

Exam schedules

Moodle exam

Completion alternatives

1) Aktiivinen läsnäolo tunnilla (20%) + tehtävät (30%) + lopputentti (50%) tai
2) Tentti (laajempi kuin vaihtoehdon 1) tentti)

Student workload

3 x 27 h total work, 18 h classroom teaching

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain , and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry in food chain, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.