- TFFS2004
- Food Safety (Animal Affairs)
- TFFS2004
- Food Safety (Animal Affairs)
- Credits (ECTS): 5
- Food Science and Environmental Health
- Available on Programme(s): DT491
Modules are delivered
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Learning Outcomes And Assessment
Assessment
| Description | Weight [%] |
|---|---|
| Examination | 70 |
| Assessment 1 | 30 |
Minimum thresholds may apply.
For further details please refer to your Student Handbook or the Programme Document which is available from the DIT Library.
Learning Outcomes
On Completion of this module, the learner will be able to
1. Identify and classify fish species
2. Know how fish are classified and understand the structural characteristics of fish skeletal muscle.
3. Understand the effects of harvesting method on fish quality and safety.
4. Implement the EU grading & QIM methods
5. Understand the mportance of HACCP and legislation.
6. Have an understanding of animal meat throughout the food chain (Farm to Fork)
7. Understand the physical and chemical hazards involving meat.
8. Have a knowledge of EU Legislation (Hygiene package) WRT meat meat products.
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