FST2810 - Food bioprocess technology - 2019

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Science

Organisational Unit

Malaysia School of Science

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Choo Wee Sim

Coordinator(s)

Dr Choo Wee Sim

Unit guides

Offered

Malaysia

  • Second semester 2019 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

Either CHM1022 or CHM1052, and FST1800

Prohibitions

BTH2811

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:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of typical symbols and terminology used in food processing industries;
  2. Describe upstream and downstream processes and equipment;
  3. Describe typical bioreactor steps employed in a bioprocess operation;
  4. Demonstrate understanding of simple equipment design;
  5. Comprehend the effect of financial and safety aspects on process design;
  6. Demonstrate communication and report writing skills;
  7. Exhibit teamwork skills.

Assessment

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Continuous assessment [one major assignment (oral presentation and report), one field trip report and two laboratory practical reports]: 50%

Workload requirements

Weekly: two hours of lectures, two hours of tutorials or three hours of practical classes and eight hours of self-study

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