n.BA.XX.MBCSC.23HS (The Science of Coffee along the value chain) 
Module: The Science of Coffee along the value chain
This information was generated on: 15 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MBCSC.23HS
Title
The Science of Coffee along the value chain
Credits
2

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Prof. Dr. Chahan Yeretzian
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 55 26 / chahan.yeretzian@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Prof. Dr. Chahan Yeretzian and further lecturers
Entrance Requirements Knowledge in General, Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
• Understanding the physics, (bio)chemistry and biotechnology of coffee     along the value chain
• Understanding the processing technologies along the value chain
• Insights into sustainability and trade
Module Content Block 1: The fruit: from tree to trade
  • Genetics
  • Plant biology & cultivation
  • Processing with focus on fermentation
  • Chemistry and analytics of green coffee
 Block 2: The Bean: flavour chemistry & packaging
  • The chemistry and analytics of coffee flavour
  • The chemistry of aroma-formation
  • The chemistry of aroma degradation (freshness, aging and shelf-life) – including packaging
Block 3: The cup: extraction and sensory
  • Chemistry, physics and technology of grinding and extraction
  • What is the best water for coffee?
  • Chemistry, physiology and neurology of sensory sciences (smell & taste)
Follow-up Modules ICBT, ILGI and IUNR Bachelor thesis
Methods of Instruction  Face-to-face teaching, practice tasks
Digital Resources
All resources will be made available on Moodle
  • Lecture slides
  • Practice tasks
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study -
 Independent Self-Study 32
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German, partly also in English
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Course: The Science of Coffee along the value chain
No.
n.BA.XX.MBCSC.23HS.V
Title
The Science of Coffee along the value chain

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