Course: Analysis of the food and natural products

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Course title Analysis of the food and natural products
Course code ACH/APP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Barták Petr, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Bednář Petr, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Determination of water, Analysis of aminoacids, peptides and proteins, Analysis of lipids and fatty acids, Analysis of saccharides, Analysis of vitamines, Analysis of mineral compounds, Analysis of volatile, aromatic and flavour compounds, Analysis of colorants, Analysis of additives, antinutrients and contaminants

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to extend knowledge about methods and procedures used in analysis of foods and food components
Define problem, describe main approaches in the field of food analysis, associate information, interpret experimental data, solve problems
Prerequisites
The knowledge of basics of analytical chemistry and instrumental methods of analytical chemistry is recommended.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Dialog

Examination paper or oral exam, student has to prove knowledge of the main areas in analysis of foods, food component and other natural products.
Recommended literature
  • J. Davídek a kol. Analýza potravin.
  • J. Davídek a kol. Laboratorní příručka analýzy potravin.
  • V.Kubáň, P. Kubáň: Analýzy potravin. (2007). Analýza potravin. MZLU Brno.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter