HE4113 : Food Safety and Quality

Department

Department of Home Economics

Academic Program

Master in Home Economics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course includes giving definitions of the meaning of the partial and the overall quality of foodstuffs and meals and covers Health risks associated with food from farm to fork. Food safety systems (GAP, GMP, SOP, GHP, and HACCP). Cleaning &Sanitization Methods, during transportation, display, reception, storage, and the different stages of preparation and service. Pest Control and food inspection. Technical Report Writing

Intended learning outcomes

Identify the basic pillars of food safety and delve deeper into how to apply its conditions to ensure food safety. It sets standards and requirements related to food safety and health.Health requirements are applied in accordance with food safety conditions, according to the applicable systemIt addresses the prevailing nutritional problems in the community by preparing systematic and indicative awareness programs related to the quality and safety of food and developing solutions to themA plan of operations is designed according to the standards and requirements that ensure the quality and safety of food

Teaching and learning methods

Dialogue discussing the use of information network

Methods of assessments

Written test 50% year work, 50% final exam