CFS 766 Spring 2024
Spring 2024
Instructor(s) | Dr. Jiajia Rao | Dr. Bingcan Chen | Dr. Shahidul Islam |
Office | Harris Hall 210 | Harris Hall 208 | Harris Hall 209 |
Phone | 231-6277 | 231-9450 | 231-6359 |
Jiajia.rao@ndsu.edu | bingcan.chen@ndsu.edu | shahidul.islam.1@ndsu.edu | |
Office Hours | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Course Information:
Prerequisite: Food Chemistry (CFS 460/660)
Credits: 4
Lecture time: MWF 8:30 to 9:50 am
Required Text: Food Chemistry (Belitz, H.-D., and Grosch, W.), Springer
Food Lipids: Chemistry, Nutrition, and Biotechnology, 3rd Edition Carbohydrate Chemistry for Food Scientists (by James BeMiller, 2nd Edition)
Suggested Text:
Course Description:
The course covers the physical and chemical properties of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. The course explores the relationship between physical/chemical properties and food/ industrial uses of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. In addition, analytical methods used to assess these components and associated chemical reactions will be presented.
Instructional Objectives:
1. To become familiar with nomenclature, functionality, and analysis of cereal and food proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
2. To understand chemical, biochemical, and physical properties of cereal and food proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
3. To gain experience in common analytical methods used to assess proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
4. To gain experience in reviewing scientific literature concerning proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Relationship of course to other courses:
This course builds upon basic food and cereal chemistry knowledge by incorporating advanced topics in organic, inorganic and biochemistry. Knowledge gained through this course will prepare students to understand principles in cereal and food processing, to predict the functionality of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates in food systems, and prepare them for further study and situations in the work environment.
Americans with disabilities statement about students with special needs
Any students with disabilities or other special needs, which need special accommodations in this course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible. See Disabilities Services site at http://www.ndsu.edu/disabilityservices/
Veterans & National Guard Statement
Veterans and student soldiers with special circumstances or who are activated are encouraged to notify the instructor in advance.
Academic Dishonesty or Misconduct:
The Honor System: All students taking any course in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources are under the Honor System (http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/academics/honor.htm). The Honor System is a system that is governed by the students and operates on the premise that most students are honest and work best when their honesty and the honesty of others, is not in question. It functions to prevent cheating as well as penalize those who cheat. It is the responsibility of the student to report any violations of the honor pledge to the instructor, honor commission, or the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources.
All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct (http://www.ndsu.edu/academichonesty/; http://www.ndsu.edu/policy/335.htm), which states: “The academic community is operated on the basis of honesty, integrity, and fair play. Occasionally, this trust is violated when cheating occurs, either inadvertently or deliberately... Faculty members may fail the student for the particular assignment, test or course involved, or they may recommend that the student drop the course in question or these penalties may be varied with gravity of the offense and the circumstances of the particular case.”
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism: Familiarize yourself with what plagiarism is at http://www.plagiarism.org.
Safety guideline of in person classroom and lab session requirement
Face covering is required for in person class. Do your part to #ProtectTheHerd by following the guidelines for face coverings and social distancing
www.ndsu.edu/covid19/face_covering_guidelines
www.ndsu.edu/covid19/reducing_spread
Class Attendance and Missed Class Policy
• In accordance with policy section 333 “Class Attendance Policy and Procedure” (http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/333.pdf), attendance in this class is expected.
• Students are expected to attend every class and remain in class for the duration of the session.
• In this course students should participate in the course face-to-face. When needed, students are also able to participate virtually in synchronous or asynchronous discussions and activities and submit assignments virtually.
• While the late participation policy for this course is outlined below, please note that I will be flexible regarding deadlines for students who are experiencing illness or other challenges. Please contact instructor as early as possible if you think you may not be able to complete an assignment or participate in the course due to illness.
• If you are unable to attend class at the regularly scheduled time due to illness, contact the instructor for alternate arrangements, including assignments as well as accommodations and extensions as needed.
• Do not come to class if you are sick. Please protect your health and the health of others by staying home and participate in class remotely.
• Do not come to class if you have been exposed to individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and/or you have been notified to self-quarantine due to exposure.
Evaluation and Grading:
Dr. Islam
Assessment Number Points Total points
Examination 2 100 200
Homework 1 100 100
Dr. Rao
Assessment Number Points Total points
Examination 2 100 200
Homework 1 100 100
Dr. Chen
Assessment Number Points Total points
Examination 2 100 200
Homework 1 100 100
Total Points: 900
Grades: A = 90 - 100 %; B = 80 - 89.9%; C = 70 - 79.9%; D = 60 - 69.9%
Special Instructions:
Dr. Islam
Homework – Homework will be assigned during the first week of classes. Homework is due by 4 pm of the day indicated on the syllabus (February 12). Failure to do so will result in an automatic loss of five points for that assignment.
Dr. Rao
Assignments - Homework will be assigned during the first week of classes. Homework must be turned in by 4:30 pm on the due date (April 3). Failure to do so will result in an automatic loss of 2 points/work day. All students are required to take the exams on the same day.
Dr. Chen
Homework -Homework must be completed and turned into the instructor by 4 p.m. on the due date (May 3) posted in the Blackboard website. It is your responsibility to review the calendar and hand in the homework to the instructor or no points will be given for homework.