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Dairy and meat Technology: European tradition and innovation
ABF 584

Description
The dairy and meat sectors are key components of the European food industry, known for their strong cultural heritage and economic significance. Today, these industries face increasing demands for quality, safety, authenticity, and sustainability.

This course introduces students to the essential principles of dairy and meat science, including raw material quality, microbiological safety, and processing technologies. It also covers European quality standards and regulatory frameworks. Special emphasis is placed on practical application. Students will work with real-world case studies and examples from current dairy and meat operations. Technical visits and discussions on industry practices will prepare students to meet the challenges of today’s agri-food sector. 

ECTS credits
5

Teaching Language
English

Exam Language
English

Support Materials Language
English

Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Know the different concepts of planning, organization of production in the food industry.

    (S1 - FSTM - Know the different concepts of planning, organization of production in the food industry.)
  • Know the fundamentals of food analysis, the main techniques and instrumentation.
    (S2 - FSTM - Know the fundamentals of food analysis, the main techniques and instrumentation.)
  • Understand the concept of food quality and know the applicable regulations and the main food quality management systems.
    (S3 - FSTM - Understand the concept of food quality and know the applicable regulations and the main food quality management systems.)
  • Understand the concept of food safety and know the applicable regulations and the main food safety management systems.

    (S4 - FSTM - Understand the concept of food safety and know the applicable regulations and the main food safety management systems.)
  • Understand the concept of traceability and know the main traceability management systems in the agri-food industry.

    (S5 - FSTM - Understand the concept of traceability and know the main traceability management systems in the agri-food industry.)
  • Control quality in agri-food industries and manage food safety.
    (S6 - FSTM - Control quality in agri-food industries and manage food safety.)
  • Design and undertake innovative projects that involve a social decision.

    (S7 - FSTM - Design and undertake innovative projects that involve a social decision.)
  • Plan and control production processes in the food industry.

    (S8 - FSTM - Plan and control production processes in the food industry.)
  • Integrate knowledge, skills and the most appropriate resources to, through their own approach or in collaboration with others, deal with new or complex situations.

    (S11 - FSTM - Integrate knowledge, skills and the most appropriate resources to, through their own approach or in collaboration with others, deal with new or complex situations.)
  • Analyze available information and draw conclusions for decision making in new or complex situations.

    (S12 - FSTM - Analyze available information and draw conclusions for decision making in new or complex situations.)
  • Make judgments on complex issues and/or with incomplete information.

    (S13 - FSTM - Make judgments on complex issues and/or with incomplete information.)

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