Food Chemistry (CHEM2003)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
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)
Mid-semester Examinations
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Marlize Bekker (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Marlize Bekker (m.bekker@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 & functions of food components & systems. Reactions & interactions of food components, particularly related to degradative processes. Introduction to the chemical analysis of foods using modern analytical chemistry techniques.
