B.Sc. Food Technology & Quality Assurance

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Food Technology is the field of science which deals with the production, manufacturing, preservation, testing & research & development of various food food products. Food technology course equip learners with the various skills to process & preserve food products and enhance their nutritional qualities. They are also responsible for the effective packaging & marketing of finished food products.

Scope of Food Technology

Graduates in Food Technology can opt for jobs in various domains such as restaurants, hospitals, food processing companies, soft drink manufacturing firms, cereal and spice, and rice mills, catering establishments, quality control organizations, packaging industries, and food research laboratories. Moreover, there are specialized career prospects in bioinformatics and biotechnology companies, the pharmaceutical industry, and water conservation as well as research institutes where students can secure their jobs.

Candidates after completing 12th Standard/ HSC/ 10+2 (or equivalent Level of Examination) from any recognized Board can join the course.Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, or Home Science must be the subjects you choose.

Courses Idea

Course Structure
Sl No. Coures Tittle Course Code Credit
1 Introduction to Food Technology FT1CRT01 3
2 Biochemistry FT1CRT02 4
3 Food Processing Technology EN1CCT01 4
4 Communication skills in English CA1CRT01 4
4 Basic Theoretical & Analytical Chemistry CH1CMT01 2
4 Animal Diversity: Non-Chordata ZY1CMT02 2
Course Structure
Sl No. Coures Tittle Course Code Credit
7 Food Engineering FT2CRT01 4
8 Food Microbiology FT2CRT02 3
9 Food Microbiology Practical FT2CRP03 2
10 Critical Thinking, Academic Writing & Presentation EN2CCT02 4
11 Basic Organic Chemistry CH2CMT01 2
12 Animal Diversity: Chordata ZY2CMT02 2
12 Practical Complementary ChemistryVolumetric Analysis (I & II SEM) CH2CMP01 2
12 Practical Complementary ZoologyAnimal Diversity: Non-Chordata & Chordata (I & II SEM) ZY2CMP02 2
Course Structure
Sl No. Coures Tittle Course Code Credit
13 Dairy Technology FT3CRT01 4
14 Food Analytical Instrumentation FT3CRT02 4
15 Food Packaging Technology FT3CRT03 3
16 On-the-Job Industrial Training-I FT3OJ01 2
17 Advanced Inorganic & Organic Chemistry CH3CMT01 3
18 Human Physiology & Immunology ZY3CMT02 3
Course Structure
Sl No. Coures Tittle Course Code Credit
19 Principles of Food Spoilage & Preservation FT4CRT01 4
20 Design and Analysis of Algorithms CA4CRT10 4
21 Food Chemistry FT4CRT02 3
22 Food Chemistry Practical FT4CRP03 2
23 Advanced Bio-organic Chemistry CH4CMT01 3
24 Applied Zoology (Aquaculture, Sericulture, Vermiculture & Apiculture) ZY4CMT02 3
24 Practical Complementary Chemistry- Organic Chemistry CH4CMP01 2
24 Practical Complementary- Human Physiology & Immunology and Applied Zoology ZY4CMP02 2
Course Structure
Sl No. Coures Tittle Course Code Credit
25 Technology of Beverages & Confectionaries FT5CRT01 4
26 Technology of Fruits & Vegetables FT5CRT02 3
27 Cereal Chemistry FT5CRT03 4
28 CommunicationSensory Evaluation of Food FT5CRT04 3
29 Environmental Studies and Human Rights ES5CRT05 4
30 Generic Elective --- 3
30 On-the-Job Industrial Training-II FT5OJ02 2
Course Structure
Sl No. Coures Tittle Course Code Credit
31 Food Safety & Quality Assurance FT6CRT01 4
32 Technology of Meat, Fish & Poultry Products FT6CRT02 4
33 Food Analysis FT6CRT03 4
34 Food Analysis Practical FT6CRP04 2
35 Choice Based Core Elective --- 3
36 Project/Dissertation CA6VVFT6PR01T01FT6PR01 2

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Course Details

  • The duration of the Degree Programme of study is three academic years with six semesters.
  • All courses will have Internal Assessment as specified in the common regulations for CBCSS (Choice Based Credit and Semester System) ofthe M.G.University.
  • The University will conduct semester examinations for each of the course. The duration of examination shall be Three Hours for each course.
  • There must be record book for all courses and this book should provide a record of the practical assignments and other assignments given to the student in the respective papers during the semester.
  • During the sixth semester every student must prepare a project report on topic related to the concerned subject. Two copies of the report in English with not less than 30 pages (printed or typed in A4 size paper) should be submitted by the student on or before 31 st March of the concerned year.
  • The Food Technology and Quality assurance provides an understanding of the science of food technology together with an in-depth knowledge of food quality assurance. The course also aims to enable the student to acquire the scientific, professional and technical skills for teaching, research and/ or executive career in the food science related institutions or colleges and/or industries. After successful completion of the course, the graduates will have enormous opportunities as food quality control managers, food technologists, food microbiologist, food chemists, food inspectors, entrepreneur etc. in leading companies and organisations of India and abroad.
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