TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
 
Lectured in 3rd year Bachelor in BiosciencesFood Industry
Theory [A] 36.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 12.0
Studytime [D] 150
Studypoints [E] 5
Level specialized
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Nog niet bepaald
Reference BBBIOW03A00019
 
Key words
Food technology, Proces control, analysis

Objectives
The food technologist takes advantage of a broad knowledge of the food technology. Students interested in production technology get an overview on different subsections of the food industry and flow charts of the processes. Folowing on this various aspects of quality and proces control parameters to achieve good quality products are discussed. The course integrates basic knowledge of food technology and techniques of analysis of food into production control and final quality of food products.

Topics
Vegetable conservation
- Vegetable and fruit processing
- Processing of fats and oils
- Technology of beverages, water, soft drinks, coffee, brewery
- Fish technology
Chocolate industry ...

Prerequisites
A basic knowledge on food composition and elementary food engineering is necessary as well a basic knowledge of chemical and microbiological knowledge

Final Objectives
Fundamental knowledge of technologies of processing agricultural raw materials and quality and proces control. Insight in flow charts.

Materials used
Teacher’s course; notes, reference books/ factory visits

Study costs
Cost: 100.0 EUR
Syllabus : 10 euro: factory visits: ± 90 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.

Teaching Methods
lectures
Factory visits

Assessment
Scoring system : oral examination

Lecturer(s)
Scoring system : oral examination