Overview

A detailed account of the chemistry of food substances will be provided. The components present in larger amounts (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and water), and those occurring in smaller quantities (colours, flavours, vitamins, preservatives, trace metals, both natural and synthetic contaminants, and additives) will be discussed. Chemicals used in food … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Alison Funston

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Siow Lee Fong
Professor Louise Bennett

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explore the chemical structure and functionality for the macronutrient categories of carbohydrates, lipids, and protein in food.

2.

Identify the important role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and water activity in food.

3.

Formulate the links between food types and dietary energy content.

4.

Investigate the analytical techniques used for verifying food content and quality.

5.

Inspect the chemical changes that occur during the processing, storage and cooking of food.

6.

Design experiments through an inquiry-oriented, food chemistry focused laboratory program.

7.

Communicate via written and visual presentations the findings from a multistage laboratory program.

8.

Debate the benefits and potential drawbacks of genetic modification, organic agriculture, and the use herbicides and pesticides in global food production.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Problem-based learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - On-line quizes
2 - Topic activites and assignment
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)
4 - Laboratory-based assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8, Lab book $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry