FST Course List
CHEM2003 General Chemistry
化学
This course is for the Food Science and Technology Programme. This course gives a cursory treatment of topics from physical and organic chemistry pertaining to Food Science. The topics discussed include chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, basic concepts in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, stereochemistry and conformation, chemistry of carbonyl and other important organic functional groups. Specifically, The course provides students with (i) a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and basic principles of chemistry; (ii) knowledge in organic chemistry required for more advanced courses such as biochemistry and physiology, health and toxicology.
Check DetailsFOOD4033 Grain and Cereal Science
谷类食品
This course outlines the basic properties of cereals and other grains used as food or other products. The importance of cereal grains in the food industry. The importance of cereal in human health and nutrition will also be stressed.
Check DetailsMHR3003 Human Resource Management
人力资源管理
This course is designed to prepare students for a successful business career as a human resource professional by providing them with a broad understanding of issues and principles in human resource management in various organisational settings.
Check DetailsGCIT1003 IT for Success in Everyday Life and Work
日常生活和工作中的信息技术
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Information Technology (IT), and develops students’ confidence in using computers and computer applications. Useful and practical course contents are selected for learning how to be a competitive person in this information era. Students are introduced to the background of Computer Science, and the modern IT sector. Some of the major IT organisations are introduced, and current IT issues and questions are discussed. The basic architecture and design of a computer is explained. Software applications useful for students of all majors are introduced.
Check DetailsFOOD2003 Introduction to Food Science
食品科学概论
This course provides students with an overview of the scientific principles and current status of technology related to food and food products. The contents will include an overview of food components, food additives, diet, food safety and health.
Check DetailsFOOD4083 Introduction to Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
基础病理生理学及药理学
This course is to present a compendium of human diseases relevant to the nutrition and health professional. Students will learn physiological and biochemical mechanisms of disease development, including the incidence and prevalence of diseases. The fundamental principles of pharmacology will be introduced and drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body will be examined.
Check DetailsFOOD3043 Life Cycle Nutrition
生命周期营养学
This course provides students with the outline of the major physiological changes, nutritional needs and nutrition-related issues throughout the life cycle. It enables the students to apply basic principles of nutrition to nutrition-related problems that would occur in different stages of life cycle, and help them to describe possible interventions in different nutrition related problems throughout the life cycle.
Check DetailsMKT4023 Marketing Management in China
中国市场营销管理
This course aims at providing students with marketing management theories and skills, particularly an understanding of the marketing environment, marketing mix and practices in China. Emphasis will be placed on combining marketing concepts with practical business requirements in China business. The current developments, problems and issues of doing marketing in China will also be examined.
Check DetailsGCNU1023 Mathematics Around Us
生活中的数学
This course stresses the prevalence, relevance, and practicality of mathematics in the modern society especially in the context of planning and scheduling in management science, and issues concerning social choice and decision-making. Numerous real world examples are discussed. The mathematical techniques involved are taught through hands-on applications
Check DetailsFOOD4013 Meat and Dairy Science
动物性食品与乳制品科学
This course outlines the science and technology of meat (beef) and dairy products. The importance of meat’s contribution to a healthy, contemporary diet is emphasised. Various other meat products (e.g. from pig, lamb and chicken) and their related processing techniques are also discussed.
Check DetailsFOOD3013 Nutrition
营养学
The way in which nutrients are taken and metabolised is essential for a balanced or healthy diet and the maintenance of optimal fitness. In this course, scientific knowledge and interpretation on nutrition and metabolism are expounded on to enable students to understand and evaluate advances in nutrition and health sciences. This course provides students in some detail, the structure and function of nutrients, the outline of the relationship between food intake and energy expenditure, understanding of the factors that influence people’s choice of foods, the various metabolic pathways in nutrient metabolism and how they are regulated and integrated, the scientific evidences of proper nutrition to better health and extended longevity.
Check DetailsFOOD4093 Nutrition and Disease Prevention
营养与疾病预防
This course helps students to appreciate and understand the close relationship between nutrition and chronic disease prevention. Students will gain the knowledge of the factors that contribute to the onset and progression of several chronic diseases, and the reasons of prescribing the various diets and nutritional regimen for preventing and improving these chronic diseases.
Check DetailsFOOD4103 Nutrition in Medical Therapy
营养医疗学
This course is to help students to understand and utilise the knowledge of nutritional care as adjunct therapy to medical, surgical and pharmacological therapy; to understand the common laboratory tests, interpretation of test data and collection of pertinent data for assessing nutritional needs of patients; to integrate medical biochemical, dietary and lifestyle information to plan medical nutrition therapy.
Check DetailsFOOD4143 Nutrition in Practice
实用营养学
This course provides students with advanced concepts in nutrition and contemporary health issues, and let students be more knowledgeable about the application of nutrition into practice effectively, such as at individual levels, school, elderly cared homes. Key recommendations for the development of menu planning and menu assessment are covered.
Check DetailsBIOL2073 Physiology
生理学
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function and regulation of the human body and physiological integration of the organ systems to maintain homeostasis. Course content will include neural and hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as study of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems.
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