Courses & Units
Seafood Handling and Processing KSM604
Introduction
This unit gives students a sound understanding of seafood processing and handling methods. Students will learn wet processing methods, high and low temperature preservation techniques, sashimi handling, MAP, Sous Vide as well as new and traditional preservation methods including smoking, salting, canning, drying and low pH. In addition the methods and techniques associated with the storage and transportation of live crustaceans, bivalve molluscs and finfish will be explained and demonstrated.
Summary
| Unit name | Seafood Handling and Processing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM604 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture|Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Mr David Milne |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Graduates of this unit will be able to: Explain and demonstrate food preservation methods and their application to food
- Explain how low temperatures are used in food preservation
- Apply processing methods to develop hygienic, safe shelf stable products
- Implement appropriate protocols for hygiene and sanitation in a food processing facility
- Explain and apply the methods and techniques associated with the storage and transportation of live crustaceans and finfish
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Test or quiz (100%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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