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 Toby Bell

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Siow Lee Fong
Dr Drasko Vidovic

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Online learning
Active learning

Assessment summary

Supplementary assessment is not available if a specific assessment in this unit is failed. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Assessment

On-line quizzes
Mid-semester test
Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)
Laboratory-based assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

  • Laboratory coat - $35
  • Laboratory safety glasses - $8
  • Laboratory notebook - $3

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry