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Why Study Food Technology?
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To develop a better understanding of the nutritional components of the food we eat and the functions of these nutrients in a world which is becoming increasingly dominated by a diet which is causing many diet related illnesses through lack of knowledge.
To understand the various processes involved in producing food from the raw ingredient to the finished product.
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Will I enjoy it?
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Yes, if you have an interest in developing new products and learning new skills.
It will also give an understanding of the influences and processes involved in product design from a historical perspective to current practice.
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Course Content
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AS: A study of Industrial and Commercial Food Products and Practices together with aspects of Food Science. There is also a piece of coursework focusing on New Product Development which involves a variety of practical skills.
A2: A more in-depth study of the Science of Food and the influence of new technologies and materials on the development of food products.
Coursework which links a New Product with a real client, ( food premises proprietor ) who accepts your product to test on their customers. This is followed with feedback which is used to evaluate your product.
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Assessment
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AS: Coursework and 2 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers
A2: Coursework and 2 x 30 minutes papers
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Tell me more..
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• The Food Science module gives a good foundation for anyone thinking of studying Dietetics.
• This is an interesting course for anyone who would like to follow a career in the Food Industry and is interested in the Development of new Products.
• The subject works well with Business Studies as there are several areas which overlap in the Food Production module.
• The coursework modules help with independent thinking and give a very good opportunity for using IT skills.
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