Undergraduate - UnitFST2810 - Food bioprocess technology

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2014 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

print version

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered, or view unit timetables.

Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Organisational Unit	School of Science, Malaysia
Offered	Malaysia Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Choo Wee Sim

Synopsis

In this unit, students will be introduced to typical biochemical processes, from feedstock supply, reaction, separation and utilities. Treatment and storage of the feedstock/product will also be examined. The subject will focus on the operation and choice of typical equipment and processes. Safety issues and financial impact will be highlighted.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of typical symbols and terminology used in food processing industries;

Describe upstream and downstream processes and equipment;

Describe typical bioreactor steps employed in a bioprocess operation;

Demonstrate understanding of simple equipment design;

Comprehend the effect of financial and safety aspects on process design;

Demonstrate communication and report writing skills;

Exhibit team work skills.

Assessment

Examination: 60%
Continuous assessment [one major assignment (presentation and report, one field trip report and one laboratory practical report]: 40%