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Offer of subjects for academic course 2015-2016

Bachelor's degree in Food Innovation and Security

Basic subjects54.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Matemàtiques 2Matemáticas 2Mathematics 2  (3105G06002)

Linear algebra, geometry, differential geometry, differential and integral calculation, differential and partial differential equations, numerical methods, numerical algorithms, statistics and optimisation.Use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and computer programs, applying engineering

Bbasic 6.00 B 2second semester

Estadística i informàticaEstadística e informáticaStatistics and Computer Science  (3105G06003)

Linear algebra, geometry, differential geometry, differential and integral calculation, differential and partial differential equations, numerical methods, numerical algorithms, statistics and optimisation.Use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and computer programs, applying engineering

Bbasic 6.00 B 2second semester

Física 1Física 1Physics 1  (3105G06004)

General laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism and its application in solving typical engineering problems.

Bbasic 6.00 B 1first semester

QuímicaQuímicaChemistry  (3105G06053)

Structure of matter.Chemical bonding.Organic chemistry.Inorganic chemistry.

Bbasic 6.00 B 1first semester

EmpresaEmpresaBusiness  (3105G06055)

Concept of business.Institutional and legal framework of business.General and business economics.Agricultural business organisation and management.

Bbasic 6.00 B 2second semester

BiologiaBiologíaBiology  (3105G06056)

Plant Biology.Animal Biology.

Bbasic 6.00 B 1first semester

BioquímicaBioquímicaBiochemistry  (3105G10001)

Structure, properties, reactivity and macromolecular function.Catalysis and control of biochemical reactions.Metabolism of sugars, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.Integration of the metabolism.

Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester

Microbiologia generalMicrobiología generalGeneral Microbiology  (3105G10002)

Structure and function of microorganisms.Morphology, metabolic diversity, microbial genetics, control methods.

Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester

Food science and technology6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Matèries primeresMaterias primasRaw materials  (3105G10005)

Raw materials of animal and plant origin.Physiology, development and composition of foods of animal and plant origin.Quality parameters and related factors.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Basic subjects6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Nutrició humanaNutrición humanaHuman Nutrition  (3105G10004)

Functions of the systems of the human body, the interrelations between them and the systems that control their functioning and homeostasis.Types of nutrients and main functions.Bases for determining nutritional requirements.Nutrition and health.Nutrigenomics.

Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester

Food science and technology27.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Operacions bàsiques d'aliments 1Operaciones básicas de alimentos 1Basic Food Operations 1  (3105G06035)

Basic food operations.Processes in agricultural industries.Modelling and optimisation.Management and use of waste.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Bioquímica dels alimentsBioquímica de los alimentosFood Biochemistry  (3105G06039)

Food technology.Management of food quality and safety.Analysis of foods.Traceability

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Química analíticaQuímica analíticaAnalytical Chemistry  (3105G10007)

The analytical process.Sampling.Measurement in chemical analysis.Qualitative analysis.Volumetric analysis.Gravimetric analysis.Introduction to instrumental methods of analysis.

OBCompulsory 5.00 A 1first semester

Dietètica i alimentacióDietética y alimentaciónDietetics and nutrition  (3105G10008)

Individual diet at different life stages.Feeding communities.Nutritional disorders.Diet as a preventive factor in multiple pathologies.Healthy diets and the Mediterranean diet.Nutritional support through artificial nutrition.Nutrigenomics.Processed foods and health.Ethics, culture and nutrition.

OBCompulsory 5.00 A 2second semester

Food safety21.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Contaminació abiòtica i toxicologia alimentàriaContaminación abiótica y toxicología alimentariaFood abiotic contamination and toxicology  (3105G10013)

Origin and sources of abiotic food contamination.Heavy metals.Pesticides and biocides.Detergent and disinfectant waste.Veterinary medicines and animal feed additives.Nitrites, nitrates and nitrosamines.Dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Acrylamide.Banned additives.Food toxicology.

OBCompulsory 5.00 A 2second semester

Anàlisi dels aliments i control de qualitatAnálisis de los alimentos y control de calidadFood Analysis and Quality Control  (3105G10014)

Biological and biochemical analyses.Spectroscopic analysis.Chromatography.Electrophoresis.Physical properties: Colour; Thermal analysis, Rheology.Texture: instrumental evaluation.Microstructure (optic, electronic, fluorescent microscopy).Sensory analysis.Evaluation of the functional properties of food components.Quality assurance.

OBCompulsory 5.00 A 2second semester

Higiene dels alimentsHigiene de los alimentosFood Hygiene  (3105G10015)

Hygienic design of facilities.The cleaning and disinfection of instruments and food contact surfaces.Environmental control of processing and storage rooms.Foreign bodies.Managing allergens.Staff training and skill building (BPF).Quality of raw materials and auditing suppliers.Temperature control.

OBCompulsory 5.00 A 2second semester

Innovation5.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Ingredients i aliments funcionalsIngredientes y alimentos funcionalesFunctional ingredients and Food  (3105G10019)

Intermediate food products (IFPs) with nutritional, functional and nutraceutical value.Types of products: dietetic and special use foods, functional and nutraceutical foods.Evaluation of the safety of new ingredients and the efficiency of ingredients/functional foods.Legislation regulating commercialisation, nutritional allegations and health.Obtaining bioactive compounds.Developing new ingredients and food products.

OBCompulsory 5.00 A 2second semester

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