313571 (v.1) Quality and Post Harvest Management 200
| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
312357 (v.1)
Cell Biology 101
or any previous version
AND 313537 (v.1) Biology 100 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | This unit will explore the post-harvest phase of food production. Students will investigate the role of both qualitative losses of fruits, vegetables, grains and livestock products in limiting availability of food to the world. The unit covers pre-harvest conditions which influence quality, physiological and commercial maturity of fresh produce. The unit will also introduce students to the factors affecting and minimise the post harvest physiological processes, physiological disorders, pests and diseases in horticultural and agricultural commodities. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 050100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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