FDSC 2100

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FDSC 2100
Food Analysis

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Introduces basic analytical techniques for food analysis and other biological analysis. Emphasizes fundamental principles of analytical chemistry, basic laboratory techniques, and modern instrumental methods. Discusses gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric methods, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, infrared spectra, and atomic absorption spectrometry.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 and CHEM 1570 or equivalent.

Comments Enrollment in lecture, laboratory and discussion section for 4 credits intended for: Food Science students and students from other majors. Enrollment in discussion and laboratory only for 2 credits intended for: Viticulture & Enology majors with instructor permission.

Outcomes
  • Describe the principles of food analysis methods.
  • Perform basic laboratory techniques in quantitative analysis.
  • Write a report, interpret and explain the results obtained in the laboratory.
  • Select official methods for food analysis and perform the assays.
  • Integrate and apply core competencies in Food Chemistry and Analysis to solve/explain food analysis problems.
  • Apply the problem solving and systems analysis skills described above to new situations.
  • Present an oral report on the nutritional label of a complex food product.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 2100

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1530 FDSC 2100   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 and CHEM 1570 or equivalent.

  •  2950 FDSC 2100   DIS 201

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  •  1531 FDSC 2100   LAB 401

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  •  2471 FDSC 2100   LAB 402

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 2100

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2950 FDSC 2100   DIS 201

  •  

  • 18135 FDSC 2100   LAB 403

  • 2 credit laboratory and discussion section for Viticulture & Enology Majors only. Contact Marin Cherry for permission to enroll (mec345@cornell.edu).

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 18136 FDSC 2100   LAB 404

  • 2 credit laboratory and discussion section for Viticulture & Enology Majors only. Contact Marin Cherry for permission to enroll (mec345@cornell.edu).

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)