FT4100 : Food chemistry 1

Department

Department of Food Science and Technology

Academic Program

Master in Food Science and Technology

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The physical, chemical and technical characteristics and functions of the nitrogen, fat and carbohydrate substances in foods. chemical and enzymatic modifications have their effects on their behavior, reactions, technical functions in foods, their relationship to food quality, their sensory and nutritional properties, single-cell protein properties, and their defects, genetically modified foods.

Intended learning outcomes

By successfully completing the course, the student is able to:

A- Knowledge & Understanding)

1. Food chemistry describes its relationship to nutrition and function.

2. Explains the most important reactions of amino acids and proteins, plant and animal protein types and sources.

3. Reviews proteins, oils, fats and carbohydrates and their importance of their nutritional, technical and chemical substances.

4. He explains some of the extraction and manufacturing methods of the most important compounds in foods such as proteins, oils, fats and carbohydrates.

B- Mental skills

1. Analyzes and presents a presentation and explanation of important topics from the course.

2. Discusses the most important protein products, carbohydrates, oils and various fats, and how they are manufactured and produced technically.

3. Understands the most appropriate methods used in the process of determining quality and standard specifications.

4. Explains the major compounds and their importance in food technology.

c. Practical & professional skills

1- The scientific benefit from studying the processes of extracting major compounds such as proteins, carbohydrates, oils and fats

2- Familiarity with the importance of knowing the relationship between the structure and functions of the major food compounds

3- Estimation of some industrial and technical methods for proteins, carbohydrates, oils and fats

4- Understanding the characteristics and advantages of single-cell proteins and genetically modified foods.

D. Generic and transferable skills

1- Acquiring the ability to use the international information network to obtain modern information in the field of food chemistry

2- A scientific paper and presentation can be written on one of the course topics and others

3- He works in groups and discusses some of the course topics

4- Helps transfer modern technology in the field of food chemistry and technology

Teaching and learning methods

● Lectures are based on the explanation, the delivery method, and the use of brain storming.

● Computer-based and Internet-based information-gathering education.

● Presentation on a course topic for each student.

Methods of assessments

Percentage

%

Rating weight

Time

Evaluation Duration

(Week)

Evaluation Methods

No.

%30

30

90:00

After 7th week

Mid-term written exam

1

%15

15

00:30

After 10th week

Presentation

2

%15

15

-

After 10th week

Written scientific report

3

%40

40

120:00

After 12th week

Final written exam

4

%100

100

Total