2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5235M Food and the Allergic Reaction
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Professor Mike Morgan
Email: m.r.a.morgan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Entry to a MSc Food Science schemeModule replaces
FOOD5230MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to understand the elements and concepts of food allergy from immunology to food labelling regulations, from plant biotechnology to diagnosis and clinical science, and the human responses to food allergy.In addition, students should have an appreciation of how the food industry and regulatory authorities can strive to minimise the presence of 'hidden allergens' in food products, and how biotechnology plays a key role in scientific possibilities (positive) and public perception (negative).
Syllabus
The module will begin by looking at myths associated with food allergy before explaining the molecular nature of food allergens, the molecular and cellular nature of the allergic response, how food allergy is caused and is diagnosed, and who suffers (and dies) from it.
Detection of allergens will be described.
The perceived risks of GMOs and biotechnology will be contrasted with possible beneficial aspects of biotechnology.
Assessment of novel food proteins for allergenic potential will be described.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 83.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 17.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- 17 hours: directed reading and essay- 6 hours: laboratory report
- 5 hours: preparation for seminars
- 25 hours: examination and preparation
- 30 hours: reading for leactures.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance at lectures, contributions to seminars and from essay writing.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Essay and practical report | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 10.00 | |
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 | 90.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 90.00 | |
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: 08/08/2012
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