Food Chemistry (CHEM2003)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
FOOD3018
Prerequisite
CHEM1100, CHEM1010 or CHEM1030
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1200, CHEM1010, or CHEM1020
Assessment methods
Practicals, quizzes, mid-semester & final examinations
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 & 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.
