Food physics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC03AE40036 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Junell, Pasi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| BIOEL-2013 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to classify the main physical properties of foods in the perspectives of food processes and of parcelled goods
- be able to evaluate different measurement methods used in the measuring of the physical properties of foodstuff
- be able to categorize the measurement methods of process variables in the food industry's perspective
- be able to evaluate his/her skills on food physics and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
Student's Workload
To be announced during the lectures
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Mechanics, Thermal and electrical physics
Contents
- Physical properties of foodstuff and analysis method of the physical properties
- Physics of food processing and measurement technology of the process variables
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced during the lectures
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, seminar work in groups and independent study.
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of food physics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Good (3 ... 4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of food physics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of food physics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Assessment Methods
Examination and approved assignments and seminar work
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