• TFFS4004
  • Food Safety

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Food Science and Environmental Health

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Overview

Module Description

This module applies knowledge gained to real life situations relating to food safety and examines emerging issues, with an emphasis on problem-based learning. It is a synthesis of food safety material already learned in earlier levels. It emphasises a problem-based learning approach and seeks to develop student's abilities in relation to management, evaluation, synthesis in food safety for food safety regulatory authorities and food businesses.

Indicative Syllabus

Emerging issues in food safety
Appraisal of food safety issues encountered on placement
Legal action as it relates to Environmental Health professionals
Management of food emergencies
International food safety management systems
Examination of case studies in single and or group student work.

Total Contact Teaching Hours:24

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