FDSC4076K Local Food Production

Academic Year 2023/2024

The module aims to provide learners with a basic understanding of local food production and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) processing of food, including their roles and benefits in the food production chain. Learners will gain knowledge of various types of local food production systems and SME food processing and their impact on the economy and environment. The module provides a comprehensive understanding of the various factors that influence food chain integrity, including the safety of food processing, hygienic design for food processing, good manufacturing practices, HACCP and principles of cleaning in food processing and production. Learners will also explore the challenges and risks associated with local food production and SME food processing, along with the standards and codes of practice governing them.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Explain the importance of local food production and SME processing of food
• Develop an understanding of the economic, social, and environmental impact of the local production and SME processing of food.
• Understand and apply conceptual knowledge of safe food processing
• Explore and discuss good manufacturing practices in processing of food
• Understand and explain the standards and regulations in hygienic design of food processing facilities

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

2
Specified Learning Activities

14
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will be based on lectures, seminars, and self-directed learning. The core learning materials will be covered in a series of lectures.

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Group project/Assignment Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment throughout the trimester Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Examination: End of semester written examination Throughout the Trimester No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Tesfaye Bedane Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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