CHE5804 · Food processing and innovation

Overview

The unit introduces the technology and innovation involved in transforming oil and fats into food materials and their applications in food products. This includes the innovative approaches for the synthesis of healthful lipids and the isolation of minor phytochemicals during oil and fats processing. The legislation and regulations involved in food manufacturing and fat-based food products are also covered.

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. Discuss and apply the knowledge of transforming oils and fats into food system.
2. Analyse and interpret the processes involved in the production of fat-based food products.
3. Research and develop healthful lipids for food products and nutraceutical applications.
4. Evaluate the latest legislation, standards, and regulations governing food manufacturing and fat-based products.

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.