2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5115M Colloid and Dairy Science
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Prof Eric Dickinson
Email: e.dickinson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc Food Chemistry or related discipline (or as under co-requisite).Pre-requisites
| FOOD5010M | Food Chemistry I |
| FOOD5240M | Food Chemistry II |
Module replaces
FOOD5110MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To understand the principles and practice of colloid science with particular reference to the stability, structure and texture of dairy-based oil and water systems.Syllabus
Terminology and concepts of colloid science; creaming, aggregation, gelation. Stabilisation by adsorbed protein; role of emulsifiers and hydrocolloids; colloidal aspects of milk and cream; emulsion and foam formation. Fat crystallisation and texture of water-in-oil emulsions; margarine; butter; ice-cream; cream liqueurs.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 18 | 1.00 | 18.00 |
| Seminar | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Private study hours | 75.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
36 hours reading for lectures14 hours preparation for seminars
25 hour exam preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through attendance at lectures and attendance and contribution to seminars.Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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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