Food Chemistry (CHEM2003)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
2L3P1T
Incompatible
FOOD3018 and FOOD7013 (co-taught)
Prerequisite
CHEM1100 or CHEM1010
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1200, CHEM1020, CHEM1004, or CHEM1221
Assessment methods
Laboratory Report (2)
In-semester Examination
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Marlize Bekker (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The chemistry associated with the structure and functions of food components and systems. Reactions and interactions of food components, particularly related to degradative processes. Introduction to the chemical analysis of foods using modern analytical chemistry techniques.
