2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD1040 Key Industrial Processing Operations for Food
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr Mel Holmes
Email: prcmjh@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
The entry requirement for BSc Food Science programmes or for Certificate in HE in Food Science (for part time students)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To give an understanding of the principles underlying industrial methods of food preservation and conversion, together with a review of the associated technology.Skills outcomes
Essential food processing laboratory skills, recording scientific data, technical report writing, numeracy skills, use of library for retreval of information.
Syllabus
The objectives and context of industrial food processing. Specialised requirements of food processing plant and factory design. Principles underlying the major preservation and conversion methods and associated technology. Ancillary operations in food processing.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Laboratory | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
Lecture | 17 | 1.00 | 17.00 |
Private study hours | 150.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Reading for lectures and directed reading - 59 hoursReading for and writing of laboratory reports - 66 hours
Preparation, revision and exams - 25 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored through practical reports handed in during the semester.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical | . | 20.00 |
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) | 2 hr 00 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: 20/02/2015
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