ECTS
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Course code: NWSS10081o12Semester: 2012/2013 winter
Name: Food Toxicology
Major: Commodity Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 7
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 24 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Dagmara Orzeł
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student defines the basic concepts of toxicology. Student describes and characterizes different groups of toxic substances found in food products - identifies the natural toxins in food, toxic substances formed during processing and storage of food, food contaminants. The student explains some toxicity aspects of food additives. The student knows and explains the effects of toxic substances in food on the human body. Student explains the basic rules of hygiene in the processing and storage of food. The student knows the applicable laws on toxic substances in food. Competition: Student estimates selected toxic compounds intake from food rations. The student evaluates and interprets the risk of hazards associated with the occurrence of contaminants in food to consumer safety.
Competences: The student is aware of the essence to ensure quality health foods at different stages of the food chain. The student is aware of the importance of following the rules of hygiene in processing, storage and distribution of food.
Prerequisites: Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Microbiology
Course content: Providing knowledge about basics of toxicology and risk assessment, overview of natural toxicants, toxic substances formed during processing and storage of food, chemical, physical and biological food contaminants and food additives.
Recommended literature: 1. Seńczuk W.: Toksykologia. PZWL, 2002; 2. Seńczuk W.: Toksykologia współczesna, PWN, 2006; 3. Gertig H.: Żywność a zdrowie i prawo. PZWL, 2004; 4. Schmidt R.H., Rodrick G.E., Food safety handbook. John Wiley&Sons, USA, 2003.
Assessment methods: written lectures
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