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Food Analysis I
Lebensmittelanalytik I
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:31
Abstract
The course offers students an insight into basic methods of food analysis (titration, spectroscopy/spectrometry, chromatography, enzymatic analysis). Furthermore, the analytical procedure as a whole and important steps of the analytical process are covered.
Objective
Students understand the analytical procedure as a whole and can explain important steps of the analytical process. Students know different methods of food analysis and can compare them systematically. Students can critically evaluate analytical methods and argue why a certain method has to be used for a certain analyte.
Content
- Analytical procedure and important parameters of it (accuracy, precision, limit of detection, sensitivity, specificity/selectivity) - Analytical process (sampling, sample preparation, calibration, measurement, statistical evaluation of analytical results, chemical concentrations etc.) - Errors in quantitative analysis - Titration - Spectroscopy and spectrometry (UV-Vis, MS, IR, NMR, AAS) - Chromatography (GC, HPLC) - Enzymatic analysis
Resources
Lecture Notes
The lectures are supplemented with handouts.
Literature
a) Georg Schwedt, Analytische Chemie, 2. vollständig überarbeitete Auflage 2008 b) R. Matissek, G. Steiner, M. Fischer, Lebensmittelanalytik, 5. Auflage 2014
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 105 minutes
- Aids
- einfacher Taschenrechner
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Lebensmittelanalytik I |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Basics of Food Science (Courses in the category 'Basics of Food Science' are offered in the 3., 4. and 5. semester of the Bachelor programme in Food Science.)
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