FPTC 140 Intro to Food Tech and Processing
An introduction to food technology, food ingredients, food packaging, food legislation, unit operations in food processing, separation techniques, heat treatments, emulsion technology, chilling, freezing, evaporation, drying, fermentation, food ingredients and additives, cleaning in the food industry and introduction to food safety and quality control.
FPTC 140Intro to Food Tech and Processing
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
An introduction to food technology, food ingredients, food packaging, food legislation, unit operations in food processing, separation techniques, heat treatments, emulsion technology, chilling, freezing, evaporation, drying, fermentation, food ingredients and additives, cleaning in the food industry and introduction to food safety and quality control.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify the seven principles of HACCP and create a HACCP plan.
- Explain the implementation of the seven principles of HACCP and create a HACCP plan.
- Describe contamination hazards (physical, chemical and biological) associated with food products and processing.
- Explain the purpose of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Discuss the application of industry standards in the food products and processing industry.
- List common spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms.
- Identify and understand how to control chemical and physical hazards associated with food processing.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
HACCP Plan
Required Text
Hartel, R., & Hartel, A. (2008). Food Bites The Science of the Foods We Eat. Copernicus Books. ISBN – 978-1-4614-7563-7 (softcover) Also have a hardcover and e-book version
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
HACCP Plan