Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
5
B
CHIM/07 ,MED/44 ,MED/50
5
B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/50 ,M-PSI/06
Multidisciplinary seminaries
4
F
-
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
5
B
CHIM/07 ,MED/44 ,MED/50
5
B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/50 ,M-PSI/06
Multidisciplinary seminaries
4
F
-
Final exam
7
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




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Teaching code

4S006097

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

CHIM/10 - FOOD CHEMISTRY

Period

TPALL 1° ANNO 2° Semestre dal Feb 1, 2018 al May 31, 2018.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide the basic concepts of the chemistry with particular attention to the relationship between food consumption and production of food and the health of consumers as of operators involved in the food industry. In particular, students will be introduced to the complexity of food matrices and provided with the molecular basis for the understanding of food technology processes.

Program

The main components (carbohydrates, lipids , proteins) and minority (vitamins , additives) of food matrices. Description of the biological activities and the modifications produced on these chemical compounds from food technology processes and storage, likeMaillard reaction and lipid oxidation. Description of the structure, function and pattern of use of the main food additives (colorants , preservatives and sweeteners. The undesirable substances in food.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Cabras – Martelli; Piccin Editore. “Chimica degli alimenti” Piccin 2004
Patrizia Cappelli e Vanna Vannucchi Principi di chimica degli alimenti Zanichelli 2016 978-88-08-62123-8

Examination Methods

the exam is in written form with open questions

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE