Advanced Food Chemistry and Biochemistry
| Title | ΠΡΟΧΩΡΗΜΕΝΑ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΑ ΧΗΜΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΟΧΗΜΕΙΑΣ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΩΝ / Advanced Food Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Code | ΤΧΝ701 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000992 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600121165
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121165
- At the Website of the School: http://food-science.agro.auth.gr/GR/metaptyxiaka/ekpaideytiko-yliko.html
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to understand specific topics related to the chemistry and biochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins. They will also be able to understand the functionality of such systems in the food matrix and their influence on human health.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Structure of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates as functional foods. Modification of carbohydrates. Protein structure, properties and analysis. Protein modification with chemical and enzymatic methods. Lipid structure and properties. Lipid modification with chemical and enzymatic methods. Oxidation of lipids and their emulsions. Fat substitutes.
Keywords
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 117 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 136 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 260 |
Student Assessment
Description
Project and final exam
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
22-01-2019
