Food Hygiene
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
LKT0210
course title in Estonian
Toiduhügieen
course title in English
Food Hygiene
course volume CP
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ECTS credits
3.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite 1
Microbiology (KTO0290)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
LATB22/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Course description link
Timetable link
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VERSION SPECIFIC DATA
course aims in Estonian
Aine eesmärk on anda teadmisi toiduhügieenist ning enesekontrolli rakendamise põhimõtetest toidu käitlemisel.
course aims in English
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge on food hygiene and food safety based on HACCP principles in food handling.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Toiduhügieeni kursuse läbinud üliõpilane:
- teab toiduhügieeni põhimõisteid;
- tunneb mikroorganisme ning nende kasvu ja paljunemist mõjutavaid tegureid ning toiduainete kaudu levivaid haigusi;
- mõistab füüsikalisi ja keemilisi ning mikrobioloogilisi ohtusid ja oskab neid vältida;
- tunneb toidu säilitamise viise ja tingimusi ning enesekontrolli põhimõtteid;
- oskab käsitleda õigusakte;
- oskab planeerida puhastust ja desinfitseerimist;
- oskab kinni pidada isikliku hügieeni nõuetest.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
Upon successful completion of the course in Food Hygiene, the student:
- knows basic concepts of food hygiene;
- has knowledge of microorganisms and factors affecting their growth and reproduction, as well as foodborne diseases;
- understands and avoids physical, chemical and microbiological hazards;
- knows the basics of food storage and the principles of food safety system;
- is able to navigate in legislation;
- is able to plan cleaning and sanitation;
- is able to follow personal hygiene requirements.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Toiduohutuse mõiste. Keemilised riskitegurid toiduohutuse tagamisel. Füüsikalised ohud ja nende peamised allikad. Ohtude analüüs ja riski hindamine. HACCP põhimõtted. Toiduhügieeni üldpõhimõtted. Toidu mikrobioloogiline saastumine. Toidu kaudu levivad haigused, toidumürgistused ja toiduinfektsioonid. Toidu säilitamise viisid ja tingimused. Töötajate isikliku hügieeni nõuded toidu käitlemisel. Üldsätted puhastamiseks, desinfitseerimiseks, kahjurtõrjeks.
Kursuse lõpus antakse tunnistus aine läbimise kohta.
brief description of the course in English
The concept of food safety. Chemical risk factors for food safety. Physical hazards and their main sources. Hazard analysis and risk assessment. HACCP Principles. General principles of food hygiene. Microbiological contamination of food. Food borne diseases, food poisoning and food infections. Ways and conditions for preserving food. Personal hygiene requirements for workers when handling food. General provisions for cleaning, disinfecting, pest control.
At the end of the course, a certificate of passing the course will be given.
type of assessment in Estonian
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type of assessment in English
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independent study in Estonian
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independent study in English
-
study literature
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study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
2.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.0
lectures
-
practices
0.5
practices
-
exercises
0.5
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2024/2025 spring
Kristel Vene, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Estonian
    Assessment criteria Food Hygiene LKT0210.pdf 
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    2023/2024 spring
    Kristel Vene, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
    Estonian
      2022/2023 spring
      Kristel Vene, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
      Estonian
        2021/2022 spring
        Kristel Vene, LK - Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
        Estonian
          Assessment criteria Food Hygiene LKT0210.pdf 
          Course description in Estonian
          Course description in English