Physical Chemistry of Foods

Level
Undergraduate
Semester
4th Semester
Credit
5
Method
Laboratory Exercises, Laboratory Practice, Lectures
Type
Compulsory
Language
English, Greek

Learning Outcomes

The objective of the course is the study of physicochemical properties of foods and the examination of the effects of the applied physical and chemical processes on the food preservation, safety and quality. 

Laboratory exercises aim at: 

  • linking the theory with  laboratory practice
  • learning of some basic laboratory techniques used in physical chemistry of foods 
  • calculating and evaluating parameters related to physicochemical phenomena

The main objective is to undertake initiatives, to make quick decisions and produce new research ideas


General Abilities

  • Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies
  • Taking initiatives
  • Rapid decision making
  • Development of new research ideas
  • Calculate and evaluate parameters related to physicochemical phenomena
  • Performing accurate scientific measurements
  • Autonomous work
  • Team work
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Practice critical judgment

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