FT4132 : Instrumental Analysis in food research

Department

Department of Food Science and Technology

Academic Program

Master in Food Science and Technology

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

Definition and description of the devices used in food analysis: different separation methods, chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectrometers. Use them singly or in combination in food research. Learn about the working theories of modern and advanced devices that are used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, separating components, and studying the exact structure and functional groups of compounds.

Intended learning outcomes

With success in the course, the student will be able to:

A. Knowledge & understanding

1 Recognize the work theories of the different devices used in the field of food analysis

2 Recognize the importance of modern and advanced devices, their methods of work and their advantages

3 Familiarize yourself with the methods of analyzing some foods by means of devices, extraction methods, and identifying the different compounds in foods

4 Familiarize yourself with modern scientific terminology related to some instrumental analysis methods

B. Mental skills

1 That the student connects between the different scientific instruments in terms of the basis of the idea of ​​analysis and use

2 That the student deduces the appropriate analysis method for each sample and each type of analysis

3 The student solves the analysis problems in various ways according to the type of quantitative and qualitative analysis

C. Practical and professional skills

1 The student uses various devices and methods of analysis for the purpose of quantitative and qualitative identification of the components of food samples

2 Writes a scientific report on visiting a scientific center that uses some types of modern and advanced equipment in the field of food analysis

3 The student stores important technical information in the field of chemical and physical analysis using various scientific devices

D. Generic and transferable skills

1 Acquiring the ability to use the international information network to obtain modern information in the field of instrumental analysis and to give scientific lectures

2 The student is able to write a scientific paper and a presentation on one of the course topics and others.

3 Works within groups (teamwork) and discusses some topics related to instrumental analysis

4 Be able to use modern technologies in the field of various analysis devices.

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 studen

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