Food science and technology

Food security and safety; the agri-food supply chain; principles of food quality; Regulations concerning the hygiene package and the official control system. The role of EFSA and UE authorities; RASFF, the rapid alert system; Risk analysis; Sampling and analytical supply chain. Contamination from pesticide residues, mycotoxins, heavy metals. Microbiological contamination from plant pathogens. GMO contamination. Food contamination by packaging.

knowledge of food quality and on biotic and abiotic stress alteration of food

Teaching material provided by the teacher: the slides of the lessons and other material useful for the preparation of the student are provided on the Google Classroom University platform.

attendance is optional for both lectures and educational visits, but strongly recomended

the exam consists of a presentation of a case study presented by the student that includes questions relating to specifics, in order to ascertain the knowledge acquired by the student of the teaching topics for the purposes of their application in the professional field according to a reconstructive-systematic procedure. It includes: - Knowledge and understanding: Developing knowledge in European legislation and its application in the field of food safety. - Knowledge of productive sustainability. - Knowledge and comprehension skills. - evaluation autonomy: being able to interpret the functioning of the food supply chains and the control of critical points in terms of food safety and undertakes decision-making and management activities. - Communication skills: being able to describe scientific topics related to the control system.

Teaching material provided by the teacher: the slides of the lessons and other material useful for the preparation of the student are provided on the Google Classroom University platform.

Teaching is based on the presentation of issues related to food safety through slides and discussions with students. Educational trips are carried out to food companies where the activities related to compliance and critical points of the production process are exposed.