M. Sc. Food Science & Technology
Master
In Kolhapur
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Kolhapur
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Duration
2 Years
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
Candidate possessing B.Sc. Degree from Shivaji University with minimum 50%
marks.
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Course programme
A two years M. Sc. Program is formulated for developing competent Food
technologist for whom significant job opportunities exist in this country. The course is based on basic sciences involved viz. Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Microbiology, Food preservation, Food processing and genetically modified foods. The program obliges students to read original publications and envisages significant inputs in
laboratory work, communication skill, creativity, planning, execution and critical evaluation of the studies undertaken. This program gives common basic knowledge(Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and genetic engineering for development of genetically modified foods, Research Methodology in Food science) during this course.
Course Content
Semester – I
Principles of food processing & preservation
(Core Course)
Food Microbiology (Core Course)
Food Chemistry
Biochemistry and Nutrition (Optional Course)
Laboratory Course I 4 100
Laboratory Course II
Semester II
Principles of food engineering (Core Course)
Cereal and legume technology (Core Course)
Fruit and vegetable technology (Core Course)
Fermentation technology (Optional Course)
Laboratory Course III
Laboratory Course IV
Semester III
Technology of meat, fish and poultry products(Core Course)
Technology of milk and milk products (Core Course)
Food quality and safety management (Core Course)
Food additives, contaminants and toxicology(Optional Course)
Laboratory Course V
Laboratory Course VI
Semester IV
Post-harvest technology of plantation crops(Core Course)
Technology of oilseeds and fats
Food Packaging (Core Course)
Food Biotechnology (Optional Course)
Laboratory Course VII
Project and Seminar
M. Sc. Food Science & Technology