The course is alienated in 8 semesters. Exams are held twice a year and the method of assessment is accordingly determined. The scheme of assessment of this course involves marks scored in theory and practical papers.
The scheme of assessment for B.Tech Food Process Engineering is given below:-
Scheme of Assessment |
Weightage (%) |
---|---|
Theory |
75 |
Practical |
25 |
Students are supposed to do practical training with any organization of the related field at the end of this course. The marks of this practical training are also included in the finals. Some colleges may also want the student to submit a research project at the end of last semester.
Syllabus
The curriculum for B.TechFood Process Engineering covers some basic topics and some specialized topics specific to this course.
Some of these topics are explained below:-
Name of subject |
Topics covered |
Objective |
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Food engineering |
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In this subject a student learns about the basics food preservation and conservation. |
Kinematics of machinery |
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This subject helps a student to understand the concepts of kinematics of Machinery. |
Food microbiology |
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A student can gain knowledge about microbiology and its applications in food industry by studying this subject. |
Unit operations in food processing |
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It is a subject that makes a student understand the importance of quality of raw materials like fruits and vegetables in the food industry. |
Food packaging technology |
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In this a person learns about various techniques and procedures involved in food packaging. |
Instrumentation for food analysis |
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This subject helps a student to understand the importance of processing of various kinds of food products. |
This course is all about developing an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in food industry. A student learns how to work as an individual or in a team. It is a course that covers both practical and theoretical aspects of food industry.
List of electives:-
- Human nutrition and health
- Food products development
- Technology of bakery and confectionery products
- Technology of fermented foods
- Food processing and preservation technology
- Production and operations management
- Material handling systems
- Instrumentation engineering
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