Course detail

Specialized Food Technologies

FCH-DAO_POTAcad. year: 2025/2026

Based on the study of scientific articles and monographs in the field of food sciences, students will deepen their theoretical knowledge of the technological process of production of a wide range of different types of food of plant and animal origin, and gain new knowledge about new directions of development in food industry and food technologies.

Language of instruction

English

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Knowledge and skills in the field of food technology at the level of the previous master's degree

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Professional discussion on a given topic - colloquium.
Teaching is realized by consultations on topics, which are based on assignment of doctoral thesis.

Aims

The aim of the course is to deepen students' existing knowledge of technological processes of food production and extend their knowledge in this field with a focus on new directions of food production and application of new (modern) methods in food production. The last part includes the necessary knowledge of legislative and hygienic aspects of food production.
Students will master theoretical principles and practical procedures of technology of plant and animal food production, including physical, chemical and biological processes, which take place in individual stages of production and significantly influence sensory, nutritional and hygienic parameters of food.
In this context, they will have an overview of the hygienic and legislative requirements necessary for the production of quality, safe and sensory attractive food.
Emphasis will be placed on the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hui, Y. H.: Handbook of Food Science, Technology and Engineering. Dekker/CRC Press, New York, USA, 2005. (EN)
Chavez-Gonzales M., Buenostro-Figueroaa J.J., Aguilar C.N.: Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology Volume 1: Food Technology and Chemistry. CRC Press 2019 (EN)
M. Shafiur Rahman: Handbook of Food Preservation, Marcel Dekker, 1999. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DKAP_FCH Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPAP_FCH Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional