CK2000 Food chemistry and technology 7.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Molecular structure of food components: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, metabolites and food additives
- Important chemical reactions in food technology: Maillard reaction, oxidation
- Food colloids
- Analytical techniques in food chemistry
- Sustainable food systems in a circular economy
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student must be able to
- Describe the chemical properties and reaction mechanisms of the most common food components
- Explain from a systems perspective how food technology affects sustainable development
- Carry out a project including a literature study and laboratory experiments to solve a scientific problem in food chemistry and technology, and be able to evaluate and discuss the results both orally and in a written report
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 110 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed, within a programme that includes:
75 university credits (hp) in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics and 9 university credits (hp) in computer science or corresponding.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Laboratory project in food chemistry and technology, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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