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Excursions
Exkursionen
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:13
Abstract
Disciplinary and interdisciplinary excursions are offered. Their focus is on food sciences and on topics along the food chain. They are organised on a weekly, full day basis.
Objective
Excursions are meant to motivate students, to offer orientation and to encourage system orientated thinking. Students mobilize theories; combine them to practical experience to finally gain in-depth knowledge on the subject. Visits to factories advance the understanding of the food industry and the related job opportunities.
Content
Within the scope of excursions to the food industry, students are provided an insight on food science topics, i.e. biotechnology, microbiology, process engineering, chemistry and analysis, quality management, work hygiene and control. Two excursions for students in agricultural and foods sciences are organized, to demonstrate context and interactions between the two disciplines along the food chain (Filière Agro-Alimentaire), e.g. fodder aspects with a view to cheese production or the influence of the agroecosystem on food quality.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Program with technical and administrative information available for each excursion.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course | Exkursionen |
|
4 h weekly |