CHE5802 · Oil and fats chemistry

Overview

This unit aims to equip you with the ability to apply the principles and theories of chemistry to describe and evaluate the physicochemical properties and functionalities of oil and fats, and the chemical reactions involved. The unit also provides you with hands-on laboratory experience in lipid analysis using the standard methods practised by the industry.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 70% Final assessment: 30% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse and discuss the chemical structures and functions of oils and fats.
2. Interpret the physicochemical properties of oils and fats, and discuss their roles.
3. Differentiate the chemical reactions that occur within oil and fat products.
4. Analyse the mechanism of lipid oxidation and chemical antioxidant action.
5. Assess the analytical techniques used for assessing the quality of oils and fats.
6. Evaluate the findings from a multistage laboratory program and communicate them via written reports and visual presentations.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.