Introduction to Food Technology II

Mathematics and Physics.

With regard to energy and mass balances, the lecture is always followed by immediate application in calculations.

The various topics are covered in the food technology consulting bibliography directly by the students, in groups, with a theme for the group, and with guidance from the teacher. Students prepare a presentation on the topic assigned to them.

For contact with the world job, study visits to two food industries will take place.

The objectives are subdivided into (1) Food Technology, in particular the acquisition of general knowledge of food technology, in order to develop a holistic view of the course and of mass and energy balances, (2) Interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to present to peers and the ability to work as a team, and (3) Self-evaluation ability.

Listed below are specific objectives in the form of learning outcomes for each of the competencies:

1. Perform energy and mass balances, including calculations of yields, of technological processes;

2. Identifies the main contents of different topics of food technology.

3. Sets out clearly to their peers the basics of a group of topics in food technology.

4. Works effectively in a group to meet the learning outcomes 2 and 3 while demonstrating ability to plan, divide tasks and establish agreements.

5. Perform self-assessment following four steps (observation, analysis, evaluation and planning).

1. Mass and energy balances in mixing operations.

2. Food technology: general notions and examples of raw materials, processing, production systems, preservation, food safety, packaging, marketing, new product development.

3. Organization of group work and steps in the development of groups.

4. Framework for self-evaluation.  

Periodic assessment:

Lesson to be taught by each student (25%) + Self Assessment and observer (10%) + written test

of mass balances (35%) + written test of energy balances (30%).

Final exam evaluation:

Student with regular status: The assessment of the written test accounts for 60% of the grade. The remaining 40% is composed of grades from the presentation (30%) and self-assessment (10%) after the completion of group work during the class period.

Student with worker-student status: The assessment of the written test constitutes 60% of the grade, while the remaining 40% will be assigned to the individually conducted presentation.

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