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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Food Science And Management Systems
Reference AS2037 Version 4
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved June 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enhance understanding of key aspects of food science and management within the food sector.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of food production, preparation and processing systems and the factors affecting food quality and safety.
2 Prepare and interpret food labels.
3 Demonstrate knowledge of the factors affecting menu planning.
4 Understand the principles of management systems within the food sector.

Indicative Module Content
Food production and storage. Food spoilage. Food poisoning. Toxicants. Food hygiene and HACCP. Food preparation. Principles and techniques of food preservation. Nutritional and sensory quality. Recipe analysis. Sensory analysis. Food labelling including nutrition labelling and health claims. Food additives. Food packaging materials and systems. Menu planning. Management systems including procurement, delivery, catering management, safety and nutritional standards.

Module Delivery
Theoretical material is delivered by lectures and web based materials, supported by tutorials and practical classes.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: A report.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 3, 4
Description: An essay.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The first grade represents Component 1 (CW1) equally weighted with the second, Component 2 (CW2). A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A AA, AB, BA
B AC, AD, BB, BC, CA, CB, DA
C AE, BD, BE, CC, CD, DB, DC, EA, EB
D CE, DD, DE, EC, ED
E AF, BF, CF, DF, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD, FE
F FF
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Completion of the food safety aspects of the module will prepare students for the extra-curricular examination by the Royal Society for Public Health Level 2 Award in Food Safety & Hygiene.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ASPDEN, W., 2011 Practical skills in food science, nutrition and dietetics. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
2 DAVIS, B. et al., 2012 Food and beverage management. 5th edition. New York: Routledge.
3 FELLOWS, P.J. 2017. Food processing technology: principles and practice. 4th edition. Burlington: Elsevier Science.
4 LEAN, M.E.J. 2006. Fox and Cameron's food science, nutrition and health. 7th edition. London: Hodder Education.
5 KEMP, S., HOLLOWOOD, T. and HORT, J. 2009. Sensory evaluation: a practical handbook. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.


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