Unit Code: CHM809

Unit Name: Advanced Chemical Analysis of Food & Beverages

Description: Chemical analysis of foods and beverages coursewill help students, entrepreneurs and professionals in mastering fundamental concepts in analytical chemistry, while keeping pace with rapidly evolving methodologies in the analysis of foods and beverages. Topics include: quality control of analytical methods and quality norms, analysis of proteins, carbonhydrates, lipids, additives, preservatives, allergens and contaminants, chromatographic methods of separation and cleanup, solid phase microextraction, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, immunoassays, and biosensors. Laboratory/Project component will include hands on training the use of above methods and their combinations.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Pass in CHM606/CHM701/CHM709 or equivalent unit

Prerequisite Sentence: or equivalent unit

Credit Point: 20

Offered In: Semester 1,2