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Syllabus

LV0108 Animal Food Science, 15.0 Credits

Animaliska livsmedel

Subjects

Food Science Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Written examination dairy science and technology	6.0	0202
Written examination meat science and fish quality	6.0	0203
Participation in other mandatory assignments	3.0	0204

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits including 90 credits in one of the subjects Biology or Food Science, of which 5 credits Animal Physiology and 5 credits Microbiology. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from upper secondary school.

Objectives

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• comprehensively describe composition and properties and how different production factors may influence upon utilisation processing and final product quality for milk, meat and fish

• clearly account for industrial processes which transform raw milk, meat and fish into ready-to-eat products

• comprehensively describe the importance of biochemical, microbiological and hygienic factors for the utilisation of milk, meat and fish and for the final food product quality.

Content

The course deals with different animal food production chains, including milk, egg and meat from cattle, pig, poultry and fish. Emphasis is on the chemical composition and structures of animal food raw materials, and how these are affected by external factors in production and handling. Major food-processes, e.g. for milk, fermented milks, butter, cheese, beef, ham, sausage, and fish products will be described, whereby relationships between the composition of the raw material and the eating quality of the resulting products will be emphasized.

The course consists of lectures, laboratory exercises, group assignments, seminars and study visits.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved written examinations. Participation in compulsory components, including laboratory exercises, group assignments and seminars.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Molecular Sciences