UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

FST2810 Food bioprocess technology

Faculty of Science

FST2810 Food bioprocess technology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before FST2810

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: FST1800 and either CHM1022 or CHM1052

PROHIBITION: BTH2811

Overview

In this unit, you will be introduced to typical biochemical processes, from feedstock supply, reaction, separation and utilities. Treatment and storage of the feedstock/product will also be examined. The subject will focus on the operation and choice of typical equipment and processes. Safety issues and financial impact will be highlighted.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Continuous assessment
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate knowledge of typical symbols and terminology used in food processing industries;

  2. 2

    Describe upstream and downstream processes and equipment;

  3. 3

    Describe typical bioreactor steps employed in a bioprocess operation;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate understanding of simple equipment design;

  5. 5

    Comprehend the effect of financial and safety aspects on process design;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate communication and report writing skills;

  7. 7

    Exhibit teamwork skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachField trips

Weekly: two hours of lectures, two hours of tutorials or three hours of practical classes and eight hours of self-study

Plant visit to a processing inducstry strengthens the understanding of how technology drives bioprocessing activity at large and commercial scale.

Learning resources

Required resources

Shuler, M.L. and Kargi, F. 2002. Bioprocess Engineering Basic Concepts . New Jersey: Prentice Hall PTR.

Recommended resources

Pense-Lheritier, A.M. 2011. Formulation. U.S.A: John Wiley & Sons.

Robertson, G.L. Food Packaging and Shelf Life . 2009. A Practical Guide. U.S.A: CRC Press.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Choo Wee Sim
Unit Coordinators
Dr Choo Wee Sim

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FST2810?

FST2810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after FST2810?

FST2810 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including FST3820, FST3840 and FST3862. Those lead on to 4 units in all.

When is FST2810 offered?

In 2020, FST2810 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

Does FST2810 have an exam?

No. FST2810 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available