Module Details |
Module Code |
Module Objective |
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M1 Essential Chemistry
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD2001PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify common elements of organic molecules, nonmenclature used, chemical structure and bonding, common functional groups as well as the properties associated with the various functional groups of organic compounds and nutrients in food.
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Equivalent Codes
Nil |
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M2 Introduction to Food Science
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD2002PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify the various food groups, components in food including their physical and chemical properties, identify the select criteria and perform inspections through physical checks or using equipment. |
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Equivalent Codes
Nil |
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M3 Food Handling and Preparation
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD2003PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify factors contributing to the spoilage and contamination of food, perform proper handling and storage of food, monitor inventory of raw ingredients, and explain food preparation principles. |
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Equivalent Codes
Nil |
M4 Food Hygiene and Sanitation
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD2004PR
Equivalent Codes
FA2004PA |
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the importance of food hygiene, practise good personal hygiene and housekeeping, distinguish food pests, prepare cleaning and sanitary agents, and perform swap test on hand, surface and environment. |
M5 Food Quality Control
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD3001PA
Equivalent Codes
Nil |
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform in-coming quality control test, on-line / in-process quality control checks, out-going inspections, raw materials inspection as well as analysis and interpretation of data obtained from the various tests. |
M6 Food Processes and Equipment
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD3002PA
Equivalent Codes
Nil |
On completion of the module, students should be able to follow the safety requirements in processing plant, explain the various methods of food preparation and processing, perform recording of process parameters and operate food preparation and processing equipment safely. |
M7 Food Safety and HACCP
39 hrs (T) 81 hrs (P)
Credits: 7
Prerequisite: Advised to complete FD2003PA |
FD3003PA
Equivalent Codes
Nil |
On completion of the module, students should be able to assist in the monitoring of various critical control points in food preparation and to comply with regulation and standards, explain the requirements of food GMP, perform various tasks related to the implementation of HACCP plan including the identification of potential hazards, deviations, corrective and preventive measures, and perform proper logging and documentation. |
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M8 Project
120 hrs (P)
Credits: 10
Prerequisite: Nil |
FD3004PA
Equivalent Codes
Nil |
On completion of the module, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies in carrying out a project which is related to their field of study. |
