Food Chemistry (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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.

Oppimateriaalit

Material provided by the teacher

Opetusmenetelmät

Theory lecures and Laboratory practices

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The course has three partial exams or alternatively one final exam. Retake exams are only available as one large exam. Partial exams cannot be retaken.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Lectures 15x2h
Laboratory practices 3x 4h
Assignments & reports + independent work 93h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

Chemistry basics and laboratory work