Course: Chemistry and Food Analysis

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Course title Chemistry and Food Analysis
Course code KALCH/C512
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Řezková Soňa, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Červenka Libor, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Hájek Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic metrological terms and definitions. Validation of analytical methods Uncertainity of the results, optimal choise of analytical method Determination of water in food The concept of water activity, methods of determination, sorption isotherms Qualitative determination of aminoacids and proteins in food Determination of crude, pure and digest protein in foods Determination of lipids, rancidity of lipids, determiantion of lipid´s quality Determination of saccharides, reducible sugars, polysaccharides Analysis of sensory active compounds (alcohols, carbonyl compounds etc.) Analysis of antinutritional and other endogenic compounds in foods

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to give a complex knowledges concerning analysis of principal ingredients of food and food materials, sample preparation and the usage of classical analytical methods in food industry.
A graduate adapted various analytical procedures applied to food material. He is able to find an adequate analytical method for qualitative and quantitative determination of target analyte.
Prerequisites
KALCH/C019 or KALCH/CO19K or KALCH/C023

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Oral exam 100%
Recommended literature
  • Davídek J., Velíšek J. Analýza potravin. Praha, 1988.
  • Eskin N.A.M., Robinson D.S. Food Shelf Life Stability, 2001, CRC Press, Boca Raton..
  • Hálková J., Rumíšková M., Rieglová J. Analýza potravin, 2000, Ivan Straka, Újezd u Brna.. Praha.
  • Velíšek J. Chemie potravin, 1999, Ossis, Tábor.. Tábor, 1999.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Economy and Management of Chemical and Food Industry (2015) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Economy and Management of Chemical and Food Industry (2016) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Evaluation and Analysis of Foodstuffs (2015) Category: Food industry and food industry chemistry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Economy and Management of Chemical and Food Industry (2014) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Evaluation and Analysis of Foodstuffs (2013) Category: Food industry and food industry chemistry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Evaluation and Analysis of Foodstuffs (2016) Category: Food industry and food industry chemistry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Economy and Management of Chemical and Food Industry (2013) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology Study plan (Version): Evaluation and Analysis of Foodstuffs (2014) Category: Food industry and food industry chemistry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter