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Syllabus

LV0110 Food Chemistry and Food Physics, 15.0 Credits

Livsmedelskemi och livsmedelsfysik

Subjects

Food Science Chemistry Food science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Laboratory work	5.0	0103
Lectures and written examination	8.0	0104
Presentations	2.0	0105

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Equivalent to at least 15 credits in Food Science and at least 30 credits in Chemistry. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from upper secondary school.

Objectives

The course provides knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of the foods, processing of raw materials to foods as well as important chemical and physical analytical methods.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to

• account for theoretical and practical bases concerning composition of raw materials and processed foods in chemical-physical terms

• account for the major chemical and physical changes in food from harvesting to consumption

• analyse chemical composition and physical properties in relation to the foods quality through use of modern analytical methods

• assess and evaluate analysis result from project-based laboratory sessions as well as write project report

• write a project report based on laboratory work according to given instructions

• orally present a project work according to given instructions

Content

The course covers important food components as water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals, colours, flavours, preservatives and undesirables.

The course also covers the physical properties of food as well as important chemical and physical analytical methods. Laboratory sessions that highlight chemical components and their properties and reactions in foods are carried out.

Written and oral presentation of project work is included.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved written examination, approved practical assignments, approved oral and written presentation of project work, as well as approved participation in compulsory components, e g laboratory sessions and seminars.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Molecular Sciences