Curricular Unit:Code:
Laboratory Intervention Areas1100AILB
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
2CTSPLaboratory Analyses3 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Winter SemesterPortuguese/English39
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
In the quality control laboratory it is intended that the student acquire skills in:
Module I: The execution of analytical tests covering all aspects that make up the Food Safety Laboratory, within the scope of food quality control. In this context, several types of physicochemical analysis, food authenticity, microbiological and sensory tests on plant foods and animal foods can be described.
Syllabus:
1. Areas of Laboratory Intervention in Food (Module I)
1.1. Nutritional analysis of foods
1.2. Labeling and legislation
1.3. Laboratory techniques implemented in food control
1.3.1. Milks and derivatives
1.3.2. Oil and fat
1.3.3. alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
1.4. Food suplements
2. Areas of Laboratory Intervention in Environment (Module II)
2.1. Water
2.1.1. Assessment of drinking water
2.1.2. Assessment of wastewater
2.1.3. Assessment of bathing water
2.2. Air
2.2.1. Assessment of gaseous effluents
2.2.2. Air quality assessment (ambient and indoor)
2.3. Soil analysis
3.Clinical Analysis (Module III)
3.1 Uses of clinical analyzes and laboratory areas
3.1.1 Biological samples: tubes and anticoagulants .
3.2. Work sequence from the reception to clinical analysis bulletin.
3.3 Quality control; Data Protection Law.
3.4 Legal documents certification process.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The program contents, which are divided into 3 modules, are fully consistent with the learning objectives of the course. The workload of each content (TP and PL) is also appropriated for the acquisition of knowledge and competences by the students.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Teaching methodologies: Expository, interrogative and demonstrative. A guided case study is used, in order to interpret and apply, correctly, the theoretical knowledge acquired to real situations. The assessment of this curricular unit is carried out continuously during theoretical-practical and laboratory practices, through practical work/exercises proposed for individual and/or group elaboration.
Assessment system: The final grade (NF) is obtained by the following formula:
NF = 0.7 x A + 0.20 x B + 0.1 x C.
Where: A – Average of written tests; B – Average of work performed (Reports of study visits or laboratory work reports); C – Performance (assiduity/punctuality/completion of proposed tasks).
- The learning outcomes of modules I, II and III are assessed by components A, B, C.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The teaching methodologies (theoretical exposition, debate and orientation of self-study and laboratorial work) are fully consistent with the learning objectives of the course. The workload of each content is, likewise, appropriated for the acquisition of knowledge and competences by the students. The laboratorial component strengthens the knowledge and reinforces the acquisition of competences.
Reading:
Módulo I: 1. Vinha, A.F., Sousa, C., Oliveira, M.B.P.P. Food waste and by-products recovery: nutraceutical and health potential of carotenoids as natural pigments. 1st Ed., Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius. 2020. ISBN: 978-620-2-67242-9
2. Maia, M., Sousa, C., Vinha, A.F. Propriedades biológicas das sementes do mamão (Carica papaya L.). 1st Ed., Novas Edições Acadêmicas, Berlim. 2019. ISBN: 978-613-9-74746-7
3. Picó, Y. Chemical Analysis of Food: Techniques and Applications. 1st Ed., Academic Press, Elsevier, USA. 2012. ISBN: 978-0-12-384862-8.
Módulo 2
- Anthony Schindler (2019). Air Quality: Measurement, Analysis and Monitoring Techniques. ISBN-13: 978-1682867310
- R.B. Baird, A.D. Eaton, E.W. Rice (2017). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 23rd. ISBN-13: 978-0875532875
- Sebastian Brown (Editor) (2021). Soil Pollution: Origin, Monitoring and Remediation ISBN-13: 978-1641726719
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Ana Cristina Vinha (acvinha@ufp.edu.pt)
Mary Duro (mduro@ufp.edu.pt)
Nelson Azevedo Barros (nelson@ufp.edu.pt)