FPTC 170 Intro to Equip in Food Processing
In this course students will learn about the various pieces of equipment found in a food processing plant and how it works. Some pieces of equipment that students will learn about are evaporators, membranes, dryers, flumes, separators, hydrocutters, level sensors, and flow sensors. This class will explain the mechanics of how these various pieces of equipment function in a food processing facility
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
FPTC 170Intro to Equip in Food Processing
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
In this course students will learn about the various pieces of equipment found in a food processing plant and how it works. Some pieces of equipment that students will learn about are evaporators, membranes, dryers, flumes, separators, hydrocutters, level sensors, and flow sensors. This class will explain the mechanics of how these various pieces of equipment function in a food processing facility
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of how specific pieces of equipment function in a food processing facility.
- Understand how to manipulate certain processing parameters to ensure product is consistent
- Using field trips be able to see large scale equipment actually being used in a food processing facility in the valley and how it fits in the overall process.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies