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