Course: Nutritional chemistry

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Course title Nutritional chemistry
Course code KCH/CHV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Šlamborová Irena, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Chemical composition of the basic foods (essential factors, ballast compounds etc.). Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of the man. Spontaneous chemical reactions in the food. Food conservation, storing and processing. Microbial contamination. Correct nutriment practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 35 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Master: Chemical composition of the basic foods (essential factors, ballast compounds etc.). Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of the man. Spontaneous chemical reactions in the food. Food conservation, storing and processing. Microbial contamination. Correct nutriment practice.
To explain and deduce basic knowledge on field, including simpler problem solving. To work practically and safely in chemistry lab.
Prerequisites
knowledge of high school chemistry and biology

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination

seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Davídek, J. - Janíček, G. Chemie potravin. Praha, SNTL, 1983.
  • POKORNÝ, J. Základy výživy a výživová politika. Praha, VŠCHT, 1996.
  • Večeřa, Z. Chemie pro všechny. Praha, SNTL, 1990.


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