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Syllabus

LV0121 Research training food science, 15.0 Credits

Research training food science

Subjects

Food Science Food science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits including 75 credits Food Science and English B from upper secondary school or equivalent. For admission, a supervisor approved by the department is required.

Objectives

The student will gain insight in food science research by working in close connection to a research group. The student will be able to train in practice how to apply some of the methods used by the research group in order to solve a specific problem. Student will also study the theory behind the methods in order to understand the limitations and possibilities of the methods.

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

• apply some methods used in food science related research

• describe the theoretical background of some of the methods used in food science research

• understand connection between an identified problem and the choice of methods used for solving it

• have insight in the research process and the work of a research group

Content

• The student participates in the regular activities of an academic institution. The course is carried out as an individual project. The student identifies which subject area and methodology s/he is interested in and contacts the course leader and a researcher who can be a supervisor. At the beginning of the course, the student and supervisor must write a work plan. The student is introduced to relevant safety routines. A literature study related to the subject area or methods is conducted. The project ends with a short written report in English and an oral presentation for the research group. The report must contain a description of the internship and the tasks performed, a summary of the literature study, and a discussion in relation to the possibilities and limitations of the methods used.

Introduction to safety routines for laboratory and risk analysis, individual supervision and research group meetings are mandatory.

• Research internship is an individual course whose purpose is to provide an insight into how research and scientific development work is organized and carried out in practice. By participating in a research group for a period, the student gets a good insight into food research. The student acquires practical and theoretical knowledge of different methods used in food research, as well as insight into the limitations of different methods.

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

To pass the course, active participation in the work of a research group, approved written report and literature review in English, and oral presentation are required.

• 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