Food Processing Technology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4041 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE4041
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia
Summary
Target Students
Available to Year 4 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Final examination
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Educational Aims
To provide students with the knowledge in various principles (both science and engineering) and practices of food processing that are essential in safe manufacturing of food products.Learning Outcomes
LO1. Application of chemical engineering principles in food processing unit operations
LO2. Apply material and energy balances in food processing principles
LO3. Understanding the concept of safety which includes hygiene, sanitation and cleaning
LO4. Describe the typical food processing operations and equipments in the industry
LO5. Ability to apply food quality managementA2.4.1 - Understand and be able to apply methods to analyse the characteristics and performance of a range of typical mixing, separation, and similar processing steps for fluids, particulates and multi-phases.
A2.4.2 - Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates, and be able to apply methods to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns.
A2.4.3 - Understand and be able to estimate the effect of processing steps upon the state of the material being processed, and on the end product in terms of its composition, morphology and functionality.
A5.2.2 - Have developed a range of effective communication skills including written reports and presentations.
EAC PO
EAC PO2: Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
EAC PO6: The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
EAC PO9- Communication - Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences;
Conveners
- Dr Ching Lik Hii