The course will introduce students to the principles, experimental approaches and analytical methods applied to fresh fruit and vegetables, from the packaging stage to product packaging. The course will have a technical/practical focus and will address issues related to product and process optimization in compliance with current regulations.
(a) knowledge and understanding (knoledge and understanding)
The results defined by this descriptor are pursued through frontal lessons, exercises and seminars.
in the course of teaching. The student will acquire:
Basic conceptual and analytical knowledge, both theoretical and applied, relating to the defined subjects
the training objectives of the course
Knowledge of tools and methodologies for quality control of fruit and vegetables
B. Applying knowledge and understanding
What is defined by this descriptor is achieved through frontal lessons, educational trips,
laboratory exercises and activities, analysis of problems and case studies carried out and discussed in class
promoting the direct participation of students.
Ability to understand and meet the requirements for high quality productions
Ability to use and understand the tools and analytical methods covered in the course
Ability to apply methodological tools and make choices aimed at resolving or minimizing the
production problems (or problem solving), both in qualitative and quantitative terms
C) Autonomy of judgment (making judgements)
On the basis of the following descriptor, the course aims to provide all students with
the tools needed to be able to interpret the experimental results of the sector and for the
development of critical thinking.
D) Communication skills
The ability is developed through the active involvement of students in the classroom, through written exercises,
the interaction with the teacher outside of class hours through the Google Classroom platform and the
carrying out online tests using Google Modules on specific topics related to the course.
E) Learning skills
The student is involved in the research of scientific articles related to the themes inherent to the course, in the understanding of the text and in the critical analysis of the content of the same.