This module will be delivered incorporating both theory(2 hour) and practical(2 hours) over a 15 week period
Module Aim:
To give the student an insight into all aspects of food production from raw material intake through process to final product and market
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Identify and describe all aspects of food analysis incorporating all stages of production
LO2
Demonstrate practical skills in all aspects of the production process
LO3
Be proficient in all aspects of food production from raw material supply and procurement through process to final product and market
LO4
Describe all the aspects of Food safety incorporating CCP,S
LO5
Be aware of the importance of microbiology both in food production and spoilage and the commercial consequences of same
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Food analysis
Introduction to the food industry both at home and abroad. The production of specific food types from raw material supply and procurement through process to final product and market to include Dairy, meat, and others
The importance of GMP (Good manufacturing practice) and Quality in the production of safe food
Haccp and its significance in the production of food incorporating the various Critical Control Points in each production process, e.g., raw material quality, personnel, temp. Ph.
The main critical Analyses in the production of food, e.g. moisture content, protein level, fat content, etc.
The use of microorganisms in both the production and spoilage of food
Industrial Liaison with particular attention to food production
Basic nutritional and lifestyle aspects in relation to Food processing
The future of food processing in Ireland and beyond bearing in mind demographics and lifestyle changes
The importance of Sensory Analysis with respect to food processing
The use of current Analytical methodologies and future trends of same
The importance of legislation with respect to Food production
Laboratory design operation and control
The importance of R&D and New Product development in the production of food
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Project
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in both the practical/CA and final examination.
Continuous Assessment
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% of total
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Case Studies
Presentation skills development
1,2,3,4,5
10.00
n/a
Project
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% of total
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Project
Project
4,5
10.00
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
n/a
2,5
30.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
n/a
1,3,4,5
50.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment