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FOOD4113 Food Microbiology and Food Safety Laboratory
食品微生物和食品安全实验
In addition to the trainings in BIOL2013 General Biology and Chemistry Laboratory and FOOD3073 Food Science Laboratory, this course provides on-hand experience in traditional and modern biotechnological methods used in food science, especially for food safety purpose. Students will learn to perform experimental techniques for manipulating microorganisms. Methods used to detect toxicants in modify food and food products are also introduced.
Check DetailsFOOD4123 Food Packaging
食品包装
This course covers the important aspects of packaging technology and packaging materials. Packaging materials and their effects and interactions with the packed foods and the environment will be discussed, the important methods for the packaging of fresh and processed foods will be emphasised, and the food safety standards related to food packaging will be introduced.
Check DetailsFOOD4063 Food Product Development
食品产品开发
This is an integrated course with practical approach that introduces students to the fundamentals of food product development. The application of food science in developing new and improving existing food products that meet the changing consumer preferences will be emphasised. The need for new product launches to remain competitive for food manufacturers and the product development process from concept to marketplace that is responsive to the societal needs will be discussed. An overview of new food product trends, raw materials and technology will be presented. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to hands-on practices in food formulation to enrich and enhance their understanding in the principle of new food product design and development.
Check DetailsFOOD4003 Food Safety and Quality Management System
食品安全和质量管理体系
This course covers topics related to food safety, food standards, food plant and food retail sanitation, food and health related advertisement, regulations and laws etc. Emphasis will be placed on explaining and outlining the legal rules involved in the production, manufacturing, processing and trading of food products, consumer protection regulations and the proper labelling of food products. This course provides students with the knowledge to collate objective and scientific data to provide law-makers to draft regulations, legislation and laws dealing with consumer protection, composition of food, prevention of harmful effects of food and controlling food safety; the basic legal requirements and the methods of food safety control that are of importance and use to food producers, manufacturers, retailers and government and to develop international trade harmony and standards.
Check DetailsFOOD4053 Food Waste Management
食品废料管理
This course focuses on an in-depth analysis of waste created by the food industry and consumers. The importance for reducing the production of food waste to conserve natural resources and the need to use modern technology and environmental means to control food-derived pollution will be emphasised. This course allows students to understand the problems associated with food waste and pollution; and informs students the modern methods to reduce food waste and how to counter food waste pollution.
Check DetailsCCM3103 Food and Beverage Management
餐饮发展管理概论
This course introduces students to the nature and characteristics of food and beverage business from the perspectives of customers, product and operation. The student will identify the growth of the food and beverage service industry, their classification and systems of operation; the nature of customer demand and explain the importance of the consumer-product relationship as a function of the business environment. Furthermore, students will be able to analyse business operation of food and beverage industries management, and evaluate key issues in restaurant and bar management.
Check DetailsPSY3033 Forensic Psychology
辩证心理学
The course in Forensic Psychology is directed at applying social science research methods and principles of psychological knowledge and theories to the contemporary issues of the criminal justice system. The course will introduce the student to a wide range of topics related to legal methods found in court, corrections and police work. The student will be introduced to the translation of psychological language into legal language found in courts and other legal institutions. The fact that a forensic psychologist is not a therapist and does not approach the issues and problems found in clinical psychology will be understood by the student. Emphasis on facts and objective assessment will be a key concept, the forensic psychologist must be acutely aware of his/her role at the behest of the judge or attorney representing the defendant. The student will be exposed to the myriad of situations and circumstances in the relationship between crime and mental illness. Thus the student of Forensic Psychology will understand the concepts of insanity, recidivism, risk assessment, police psychology and expert testimony.
Check DetailsECON3053 Foundations of Chinese Economy
中国经济概论
This course aims to introduce students with the basic features of the Chinese economic system and its performance since 1949, with emphasis on its post-1978 reform period. The institutional reforms in various sectors and the gradual open-up of the economy will be analysed in detail. After taking this course, the students are expected to understand why China was successful in maintaining a high economic growth in the past two decades and what challenges it will be facing in the future.
Check DetailsFOOD4073 Fruit and Vegetable Science
水果与蔬菜科学
This course outlines the science of fruits and vegetables and their products. The importance of fruits and vegetables to a healthy, contemporary diet is emphasised. The production, post-harvest physiology and quality deterioration of fruits and vegetables will also be discussed.
Check DetailsFOOD4023 Functional Foods
功能食品
This course explores nutritional enhancement with respect to foods or dietary components that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition or deliver specific physiological benefits to health and/or reduce the risk of diseases. Categories and examples of functional foods, the scientific basis to support claims for functional components and the link between functional foods with balanced diet and diseases will be explored. Continuous consumer demands and the response of the food industry will be analysed and discussed. This course provides students with the concept, scope and chemistry of functional foods; the highlight of functional foods in the food industry; and the impact on the development of new functional food products.
Check DetailsCCM4043 Fundraising for Arts and Culture
艺术与文化募资
The course will explain the basic concepts and theories about fundraising, including practical tools, strategies and methods. It will also provide guidelines for organizations by relating important principles to on-the-job situations and also on the most current fundraising techniques.
Check DetailsECON3073 Games and Economic Decisions
博弈与经济决策
This course aims to introduce students to the field of game theory and strategic thinking. The course will cover topics such as Nash Equilibrium, Mixed Strategies Equilibrium, Bayesian Games, Repeated Games, and Bargaining. The course will enhance students’ logical thinking skills which will be beneficial for their daily life and their future professional careers.
Check DetailsTRA4023 Gender and Translation
性别与翻译
This course analyses the relationship between gender and translation studies. Students will employ and critique different translation strategies for feminist and non-feminist discourses. The theoretical concepts will be illustrated through an analysis of diverse translations. Special emphasis will be given to the application of contemporary feminist theories.
Check DetailsJOUR3173 Gender, Identity and the Media
媒体与性别认同
The aim of the course is to help students to be informed consumers of media, to examine gender and diversity portrayals in the various media, and to explore how the media industry and culture treats gender and identity. These objectives will result in a raised awareness of how both sexes can participate equally in the world around them.
Check DetailsTESL3073 Genre and Multiliteracies
语类与多元读写能力
This course aims to: (1) introduce a functional linguistics approach to the analysis of a range of written and multimodal texts; (2) develop the knowledge and ability to construct effective academic texts; (3) explore the principles and practice of the genre-based approach to writing instruction; and (4) develop purposeful scaffolding techniques using a range of linguistic and multimodal resources.
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