1. Food Science and Microbiology
FDS2040M
Introduction to the Module
Dr. Pauline Lovatt / Department of Food Process and Automation

2. •
Module Introduction.
Module Name & Code:
– Food Science and Microbiology – FDS2040M
• Module Tutors:
– Pauline Lovatt and Yunus Khatri
• Aims and learning outcomes of the module.
– Undertake nutritional analysis of a food product;
– Review the function of additives and preservatives used within food
products;
– Evaluate the relationship between microbiological control and hygienic
design of food premises;
– Evaluate a food product to determine the factors which affect its shelf
life and generate a microbiological specification for a chosen food
product;
– Assess rapid microbiological methods used within the food industry.
• Module duration
– 11 weeks starting from 8th April 2013 to 17th June 2013
– Some assessments will may be handed in after the module is completed
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3. Module Introduction
• Assessments linked to the Module:
– Types of assessment/tests
• Laboratory/Scientific Reports: Hygiene Assessment and FAMES
• Phase Test – 1.5 hours, conducted on site at the Holbeach Campus. The
phase test will be conducted in examination conditions,
– Number of assessments/tests can be seen on following slides;
– “Pass” Requirements.
• An overall grade of 40% is required to pass this module
– Foundation Degree Students: This is a level 2 module, resits are allowed but
capped at 40 %. You will not be entitled to retake the module. If you fail the resit
you fail your programme as with all level 2 modules for the Foundation Degree.
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4. Distance Learning
Assessment Outcome Weighting Date set Hand-in Return
Date Date
Report 1: 3, 4, 5 20 24/04/2013 27/05/2013 10/06/2013
Microbiological
safety of Fruit
Juice (PL)
Report 2: 1, 2 20 24/04/2013 10/06/2013 18/06/2013
FAMES (YK)
Examination: ALL 60 % 25/06/2013 2 Hours NA
@ NCFM 10 am Closed Book
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5. Day Release
Assessment Outcome Weighting Date set Hand-in Return
Date Date
Report 1: 3, 4, 5 20 07/05/2013 21/05/2013 04/06/2013
Microbiological
safety of Fruit
Juice (PL)
Report 2: 1, 2 20 21/05/2013 11/06/2013 18/06/2013
FAMES (YK)
Examination: ALL 60 % 25/06/2013 2 Hours NA
@ NCFM 10 am Closed Book
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6. Hand-In Dates
• Work must be submitted through blackboard
by midnight on the hand-in date.
Examinations will take place at the Holbeach
Campus.
• Extensions must be requested directly to the
“Course Leader” Pauline Lovatt or Yunus
Khatri for Food Manufacture before the
hand-in date.
• Extensions if granted, will only be granted for
an additional week.
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7. Late Submission Loss of Marks.
• Work submitted late without an extension
has to be subject to marks being
deducted.
• 10% of marks will be deducted for every
day the assignment is late without
notification
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8. Here to Help:
• The University has a structure which is designed to help ensure the smooth
running of the course. If you have or can foresee any problems with your
studies then please do communicate as early as possible so that we can
help.
• Module Tutor: For all module related queries (except submission
timescale extension requests). – Pauline Lovatt
• Course Leader: For assignment extension requests, general course
enquiries and discussion of personal progress plus future study plans. –
Pauline Lovatt
• Course Administrator: For submission of assignments plus guidance
upon marks and timetables. – Jo Davies
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9. Any Questions?
• If you don’t have questions now but think of something later
then please just pick up at the next module session or
telephone / e-mail the relevant team member.
• Please remember that the University team are also engaged
with teaching on other courses / modules, plus are often
also working on business and research projects therefore
please allow a few days for an e-mail answer (or please call
if more urgent). If you haven’t heard anything within 48
hours please send a reminder just in case.
• Thank you.
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10. Any Questions?
• If you don’t have questions now but think of something later
then please just pick up at the next module session or
telephone / e-mail the relevant team member.
• Please remember that the University team are also engaged
with teaching on other courses / modules, plus are often
also working on business and research projects therefore
please allow a few days for an e-mail answer (or please call
if more urgent). If you haven’t heard anything within 48
hours please send a reminder just in case.
• Thank you.
www.lincoln.ac.uk