2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5070M Food Science: Research Project
60 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Prof Bronislaw Wedzicha
Email: b.l.wedzicha@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
A BSc degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences or related science, or chemical engineering.This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The application of fundamental scientific principles to solve problems in food research.Syllabus
The application of fundamental scientific principles to solve problems in food research. Students will be given a choice of research topics relevant to the research activity of the Department and, in some cases, suggested by industrial companies.
Teaching methods
| Private study hours | 600.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 0.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 | ||
Private study
Library-based literature review equivalent to 7.5 credits in second semester followed by supervised laboratory-based individual experimental research project until after the end of semester 2.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Literature Review | Assessment of literature review | 9.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Continuous assessment of laboratory work | 35.00 |
| Essay or Dissertation | Dissertation at end of study | 43.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Oral examination in August | 13.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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: 29/07/2009
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