- TFFS2004
- Food Safety (Animal Affairs)
- TFFS2004
- Food Safety (Animal Affairs)
- Credits (ECTS): 5
- Food Science and Environmental Health
- Available on Programme(s): DT491
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Overview
This module introduces the student to technological aspects of food science with particular reference to Fish and Meat. FISH. An introduction to the classification of fish including Fresh Water Species according to Skeletal System. Fish processing & Preservation and factors effecting spoilage of fish, MEAT.Students will become acquainted with the anatomy and physiology animals used in food producion, control of meat borne pathogens and preservation and processing merthodologies.
Indicative SyllabusThe aims of this module are to provide students with a knowledge of 1. FISH. The classification of fish and shellfish according to the skeletal system. Emphasis will be placed on characteristics of fish muscle, composition and characteristics of fish, post mortem changes and spoilage, methods of harvesting, relevance to keeping quality, intrinsic and extrinsic factors. methods of preservation, handling and processing. HACCP and safety issues of public health significance. MEAT. Introduction to meat technology. Anatomy of muscle Factors affecting meat quality. Understanding of chemical and biological risks through length of food chain.Study of animal welfare (including legislation, HACCP and risk analysis).
Total Contact Teaching Hours:48Please note that the catalogue is provided as a guide to modules in DIT. Not all modules listed will necessarily be offered every year and new modules may also be added. Information subject to change. For detail on specific programmes/modules please contact the relevant School directly.