LAB. OF PROCESSED FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN
cod. 1010464

Academic year 2024/25
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Francesca BOT
Academic discipline
Indefinito/interdisciplinare (NN)
Field
Abilità informatiche e telematiche
Type of training activity
More
45 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Integrated course unit module: Processed Food

Learning objectives

The course aims to give the student the tools to better understand how animal-based products are produced, starting from the characteristics of the raw materials up to the finished product, considering the qualitative aspects and the physical and chemical modifications undergone during the production processes and of conservation. Other training objectives include: Independent judgment: thanks to the information received, the course aims to provide the student with the tools to critically discuss the quality and stability of foods. Communication skills: the course aims to enable the student to acquire adequate technical-scientific language for communicating the knowledge learned to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors. Ability to learn: the course aims to enable the student to acquire the learning skills necessary to undertake a professiional career.
Students are reminded to check the available teaching material and the instructions provided by the teacher via the Elly platform, a communication tool used for direct teacher/student contact.

Prerequisites

Basic notions of food microbiology and food chemistry

Course unit content

Animal based raw materials and derived products. Qualitative aspects of animal-based products (milk, meat, eggs and derived products).

Full programme

The main animal-based food chains: milk and derived products (cheese, yogurt, milk powder), meat and derived products, eggs and derived products, alternative products to those of animal origin.

Bibliography

Slides provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

During the practical lessons the qualitative characteristics of products of animal origin will be presented.
Practical lessons will also be complemented by seminars and educational visits.

Assessment methods and criteria

The learning assessment will be carried out during oral exam.
Further information will be reported on Elly.
Please remember that online registration to the exam is mandatory

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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