LABORATORY FOR MILK QUALITY CHARACTERIZATION FROM FARM TO DAIRY INDUSTRY
cod. 1011451

Learning objectives

D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Know and describe the various milk analyses systems and how they work.
D2 – APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the analytical method and instruments for the milk quality evaluation.
2. Apply the knowledge obtained to use independently the analytical systems.
D3 – MAKING JUDGEMENTS
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess and comment the milk quality indicators obtained.
2. Interpretation of the quality data and detect possible issues related to the analytical method used.
D4 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Express clearly and with appropriate terminology during description of the analytical methods and the results obtained.
D5 – LEARNING SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Learn the concepts of the analytical methods.
2. Understand the operation of the technologies used.

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Main methods and technologies for the analyses of milk quality.
Management and interpretation of the quality indicators obtained during the milk analyses.

Full programme

Bibliography

The slides presented will be the main didactic material and these will be shared on the Elly platform or can be requested during the class.
Brochures of the instruments used will be shared by the teacher or downloaded from the website of the instruments suppliers.

Teaching methods

The classes will be mainly given in the lab where the teacher will introduce the students to the analytical methods and the technologies for the milk quality evaluation. The lessons will be integrated with visits to milk quality centers and/or to dairy industries.

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam consists of a practical activity chosen by the teacher who will ask the student to perform a specific analyses, identify the appropriate method and comment on the aspects learnt regarding the specific analyses under evaluation.

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