Cereal technology (5cr)
Code: KC03CE60192-3011
General information
- Enrollment
- 17.04.2023 - 26.11.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2023 - 30.04.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
- Teachers
- Merja Kyntäjä
- Teacher in charge
- Merja Kyntäjä
- Scheduling groups
- Lähialue (Size: 16 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Pitkämatka (Size: 16 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Small groups
- Lähialue
- Pitkämatka
- Course
- KC03CE60192
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to define different types of cereals
- be able to identify the specific characteristics of cereals as raw materials and their potential for use of the various components
- be able to assess the factors affecting the quality of grain
- be able to identify grain products, manufacturing processes and equipments
- be able to assess the baking processes and factors affecting to the product quality
- be able to apply and develop the manufacturing methods in the bakery industry.
Content
- Grai structure and nutrients of cereals
- Cereal types
- Cereal storage and quality control.
- Milling
- Malting
- Starch syrups
- Cereal-based feed
- Basics of making breads and confectionary products
- Quality control
- Machinery used in bakeries
Materials
Lecturer's material.
Book: Salovaara, Ignatius, Jussila, Hurri, Martikainen: Leivonnan teknologia - Ruokaleipä.
Teaching methods
Lessons, eLearning, laboratory exercises and teamwork
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
Traditional exam, retake exams take place in EXAM-room.
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 34 h
- of which autonomous studies: 101 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, 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)
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, 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
Food chemistry
Food processes.