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Syllabus

LV0113 Plant Food Science, 15.0 Credits

Vegetabiliska livsmedel

Subjects

Food Science Biology Food science Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Theoretical part	11.0	0102
Mandatory course elements	4.0	0103

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. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from upper secondary school.

Objectives

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


• in general describe the food chain from harvest to final plant food products for the most important food plants. 


• in detail describe how product specific properties and storage conditions of the plant raw materials discussed may influence the final sensoric and nutritional quality of the food product,

• account for the principles for industrial processes which transform the plant material into food products,

• in detail describe how processing factors may influence the final food product quality. 


Content

The main topic of the course concern the sensoric and nutritional quality of the final plant food product in relation to the morphological and chemical properties of the plant raw material. Further, principles for the most important industrial processes for food products, are described, and focus is put on the relations between the sensoric and nutritional quality of the product, process and the composition of raw material.

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 examination, approved tasks, approved oral and written presentation of project work and approved participation in compulsory activities.

• 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.

Additional information

Knowledge equivalent to 5 credits Cell Biology and 5 credits Plant Physiology is recommended.

Responsible department

Department of Molecular Sciences