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6837 (v.3) Plant Food Science 581


 

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Structure, composition, production, handling, processing and storage of cereals and grain legumes. Plant proteins in the food system. Naturally occurring non-microbial food toxicants. Thickening agents of plant origin. Production and technology of breakfast cereals. Wheat production and milling. Methods of bread production, yeast and unleavened breads, leavening agents for cakes and batters.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of the composition, production, handling, processing and storage of cereals and grain legumes. An understanding of the chemistry and technology of thickening agents. Knowledge ofthe naturally occurring non-microbial toxicants in foods. An understanding of the farm, agriculture and horticultural techniques in food safety and quality, "paddock to plate".

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Birch G.G.and Lindley M.G., (1985), Alcoholic Beverages, Essex, Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd. Clifford M.N. and Wilson K.C., (1985), Coffee - Botany, Biochemistry and Production of Beans and Beverage, Beckenham, Croom Helm Ltd. Concon J.M., (1998), Food Toxicology - Part A, Principles and Concepts, Part B, Contaminants and Additives, NY, Marcel Dekker Inc. Fennema O., (1985), Food Chemistry, 2nd Ed., NY, Marcel Dekker Inc. Frame N.D., (1994), The Technology of Extrusion Cooking, London, Blackie Academic and Professional. Honseney R.C., (1986), Principles of Cereal Technology, St. Paul, American Association of Cereal Chemists. Hudson B.J.F., (1982-1988), Developments in Food Proteins, Vols. 1-6, Essex, Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd.Juliano B.O., (1985), Rice - Chemistry and Technology, (2nd Ed.), St Paul, American Association of Cereal Chemists. Kays, S.J. (1991). Post Harvest Physiology of Perishable Plant Products. New York, AVI.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 20%, First Examination 40%, Final Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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