2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5055M Food Processing
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr J Chen
Email: j.chen@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
Acceptance onto MSc or PG Diploma schemeModule replaces
FOOD5050MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:a) understand the principles underlying industrial food processing for preservation and conversion of food commodities;
b) understand relevant heat transfer and fluid flow theory;
c) understand the theoretical basis and technology of the major food processing operations.
Syllabus
Introduction to industrial food processing, including hygienic design and operation of plant; preparation of foods for processing; basic fluid flow and heat transfer theory; liquid/liquid and liquid/solid separation processes; size reduction processes; theory and practice of food dehydration, freezing, chilling, concentration, thermal sterilisation, extrusion cooking, packaging; preservation by additives. Packaging. Integration of unit operations (dairy product, fruit, coffee and a baked product).
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Revision Class | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Lecture | 32 | 1.00 | 32.00 |
Practical | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 129.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 71.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Practical reports: 30 hours;Preparation for tests: 10 hours;
Background reading for lectures: 64 hours;
Preparation for examination: 25 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Monitoring of progress will be through continuously assessed practical reports, from mid-semester tests and from tutorial work.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Assessment 1 at end of semester 1 | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | Assessment 2 at end of semester 2 | 5.00 |
Report | Practical reports | 25.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 02/07/2010
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