course description

Food Analysis CLN 313

After attending Food Analysis course, students should be able to

Provide an integrated picture of the field of food analysis with emphasis on its importance in food industry, governmental agencies and universities.

Provide students with an understanding of analytical methods used for measuring the chemical composition of food and the principles behind analytical techniques associate

Understand methods for the measurement of the physical properties of food as well as the management systems used by the food industry to ensure consistently high quality products

Describe the main groups of nutrient and non-nutrient chemicals in food

Identify those aspects of food composition that are relevant to individuals with special dietary needs

Summarize the relevance of food composition to food labeling

 Lay out the basic principles of choosing the right method for analyzing food and highlight the approaches laboratories have to take to ensure the reliability of their results

Summarize the main techniques available for chemical analysis

Identify problems in food analysis where complications arise

Metabolic & Genetic Nutritional Disorders CLN 446

After attending Metabolic & Genetic Nutritional Disorders course, students should be able to

Provide an expanded idea of molecular genetics including the structure of chromosomes in the eukaryotic cell and the composition and function of genes

Understand genetic changes which take place in inherited diseases

Understand the role of dietetic therapy, screening, diagnosis and genetic counselling of genetic and metabolic disorders



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9/25/2015 11:07:31 PM