UNSW Handbook Course - Introduction to Food Science

Introduction to Food Science - FOOD1120


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
	Course Outline: http://www.ceic.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 4
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course will provide students with an insight into the breadth and depth of food science, outlining many of the historical, social, physiological, nutritional, industrial, legal and psychological issues affecting food consumption and production. This course will also introduce some of the common scientific principles underpinning many of the practices and challenges relating to food preparation in the home, the food service industry and food manufacturing sectors, highlighting the role of creativity and innovation in meal design and food product development.

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