IDENTIFYING DATA 2013_14
Subject (*) TOOLS FOR THE DESIGN AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF STRUCTURED FOODS Code 20705211
Study programme
Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Optional Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Coordinator
GÜELL SAPERAS, MARIA CARMEN
E-mail montse.ferrando@urv.cat
carme.guell@urv.cat
olga.busto@urv.cat
Lecturers
FERRANDO COGOLLOS, MARIA MONTSERRAT
GÜELL SAPERAS, MARIA CARMEN
BUSTO BUSTO, OLGA
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General description and relevant information Aquesta assignatura té com objectiu que els estudiants siguin capaços de dissenyar productes alimentaris des d’una perspectiva tecnològica, sostenible i respectuosa amb el medi ambient. Per aquesta raó, adquiriran competències per saber aplicar la relació entre els distints ingredients i les seves propietats físico-químiques i els diferents processos industrials que, modificant l’estructura, permeten produir un aliment amb les propietats desitjades. Igualment, s’introduiran tècniques per desenvolupar el procés d’innovació i disseny de nous productes i processos que donen resposta a distintes necessitats.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A4 A1.4. Conceiving, designing, constructing, reformulating and maintaining equipment, applications and efficient designs for experimental and numerical simulation studies in chemical technology.
 A5 A1.5. Formulate, develop and apply materials, products and mechanisms that use nanostructures.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B9 B1.1. Communicating and discussing proposals and conclusions in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums in a clear and unambiguous manner.
 B14 B3.1. Collaborative teamwork, with responsibility shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B15 B4.1. Continuously learning.
 B16 B4.2 Learning autonomously and by using initiative.
 B17 B5.1. Working autonomously whilst remaining responsible and using initiative, in a research and innovative context.
 B18 B5.2. Solving complex problems in new environments and in innovative and multidisciplinary contexts.
 B19 B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
 C5 Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A4 A1.4 Can design structure methodologies for the process of innovating and designing food products.
 A5 A1.5 Can use industrial production technologies to for the sustainable design and production of structured foods.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B9 B1.1 Can intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
B1.1 Plan their communication: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make schemes, decide on the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
B1.1 Prepare and deliver structured presentations, complying with the requirements.
B1.1 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register, and can illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
B1.1 Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
B1.1 Are aware of the strategies that can be used in oral presentations (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, timing, etc.).
 B14 B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines.
B3.1 Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team.
B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available.
B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences.
B3.1 Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback.
 B15 B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
 B16 B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
 B17 B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
 B18 B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
 B19 B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C2 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 C3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
 C5 Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs.
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Advanced physic-chemistry of food ingredients 1.1.- INTRODUCTION
1.2.- MAIN FOOD COMPONENTS
1.3.- WATER
1.4.- CARBOHYDRATES
1.5.- PROTEINS
1.6.- LIPIDS
1.7.- COLLOIDS
1.8.- CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS
2. Sustainable design and production of structured foods 2.1.- EMULSIFICATION AND FOAMING
2.2.- FOOD EXTRUSION AND AGGLOMERATION
2.3.- ENCAPSULATION: FREEZE-DRYING AND SPRAY-DRYING
2.4.- OSMOTIC TREATMENT: FORMULATION OF SOLID FOODSTUFF
3. Tools for food product design 3.1 Development of food products based on design methodologies.
3.2 Case studies

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
0.5 0 0.5
Lecture
A4
C2
C3
26 39 65
Problem solving, exercises
A4
A5
B9
B14
B15
B18
B19
C3
C5
18 27 45
Case study
A4
A5
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
15 22 37
Personal tuition
1 1.5 2.5
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activitats de presa de contacte amb els estudiants i de presentació de l'assignatura.
Lecture Combinació de classe magistral i estudi de casos mitjançant la introducció de conceptes bàsics, la discussió d'exemples i la realització conjunta d'exercicis de forma presencial.
Problem solving, exercises Resolució de coleccions de problemes per als estudiants sota la supervisió del professorat, individualment o en grup.
Case study Es plantejarà un problema obert (cas pràctic) sobre el que l'estudiant, individualment o en grup, desenvoluparà una solució concreta.
Personal tuition

Personalized attention
Description
Es realitzarà a través de mitjans electrònics (moodle, correu electrònic) o de forma presencial en els despatxos de les professores: Carme Güell i Montse Ferrando: Despatx 317 del Departament d'Enginyeria Química Olga Busto i Montse Mestres: Despatx 311 del Departament de Química Analítica i Química Orgànica.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
A4
A5
B9
B14
B15
B18
B19
C3
C5
Ressolució de problemes, a l'aula o fóra d'ella, de forma individual o en grup 30%
Case study
A4
A5
B9
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
C1
C2
C3
C5
Discussió i resolució de problemes oberts sujectes a resticcions però amb múltiples solucions. 70%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

There's no second call, due to the characteristics of the subject.


Sources of information

Basic

1. Food Product Design. An Integrated Approach.(2007) A.R. Linneman; M. A.J.S. van Boekel. Wageningen Academic Publishers, The Netherlands

2. Food emulsions : principles, practices, and techniques (2005) D. J. McClements. CRC Press, cop. Boca Raton, Fla.

3. Extrusión de alimentos : tecnología y aplicaciones, Robin Guy (2001)Zaragoza : Acribia, cop. 2001.

4. T.P. Coultate. Food: the chemistry of its components. (4ª ed.). Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry, cop. 2002

5. H. D. Belitz, W. Grosch, P. Schieberle. Food Chemistry (3ª ed.). Springer, 2004

6. Owen R. Fennema. Química de los alimentos (3ª ed.). Acribia, 2010

Complementary

1. Extrusion cooking: technologies and applications (2001)  R. Guy CRC Press; Cambridge, Eng. Woodhead, cop. Boca Raton.

2. Encapsulation and controlled release technologies in food systems (2007) . J.M. Lakkis.  Blackwell, Ames, Iowa

3. Emulsion Science: Basic Principles, F. Leal-Calderon, J. Bibette, V. Schmitt (2007) Springer, New York, NY.

4. Extruders in food applications, M.N. Riaz (2000) Lancaster, Pa : Technomic Pub. Co.

5. Encapsulation and controlled release, D.R. Karsa, R. A.Stephenson (2005) Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing, cop. 2005.

6. Case studies in food product development, M. Earle & R. Earle, editors (2008) CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL

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