2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5085M Quality Assurance I
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Professor B. L. Wedzicha
Email: b.l.wedzicha@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
A BSc degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences or related science, or chemical engineering, or appropriate food science/technology qualification.Module replaces
FOOD5080MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to: a) understand the various ways in which quality is defined in foods and food manufacturing. b) understand the differences between quality control, assurance and management. c) understand and apply statistical tools used in quality control. d) outline the basis of HACCP methodology and how it is applied to food quality assurance. e) give examples of food legislation appropriate to quality assurance. f) outline approaches used in establishing quality management systems.Syllabus
Definitions of food quality in relation to food properties, food contamination and hazards in manufacturing; manufacturer, retailer and consumer perceptions in quality. The distinctions and links between quality control, assurance and management. Statistical analysis of qualitative data for quality control purposes: measures of population distributions from samples, z distributions, t-tests, quality control charts. Principles of HACCP; examples of establishing and monitoring critical control points; application of HACCP as a quality assurance tool. Legislation relevant to quality assurance. Food Safety Act 1990. Examples of secondary legislation. European Directives. ISO9000 as a quality management system. An introduction to the concepts of Total Quality Management.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 13 | 1.00 | 13.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 85.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
36 hours: reading for lectures;9 hours: numerical examples;
15 hours: preparation for seminar and written appraisal; and
25 hours: examination and preparation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through attendance at lectures and contributions at seminars and tutorials.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | 3 x numerical calculation examples in weeks 2 to 5 (5% each) | 15.00 |
| Written Work | 1 x 500 word written appraisal of a Quality Assurance topic covered in week 5 seminar | 5.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
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) | 1 hr 30 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
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: 23/12/2010
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