GRADUATE SCHOOL

Master of Technology (MTech) Food and Bioprocess Engineering

The programme examines processing technologies for agricultural and associated biological based products by exploring the development of systems and technologies that can help the agri-food industry to improve process efficiency, enhance product quality, extend shelf-life of products and find viable utilization for food by-products.

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Course

Code

Course Title

Contact/Credit hours

 

 

 

T

P

C

Semester I

1.

FBE511

Experimental Design and Research Methodology

3

0

3

2.

FBE513

Applied Statistics for Food and Bioprocessing

3

0

3

3.

FBE515

Food Microbiology

2

3

3

4.

FBE517

Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Cold Chain     

2

3

3

5.

FBE519

Advanced Food Engineering and Preservation

2

3

3

6.

FBE521

Food Plant Design and Automation

2

3

3

7.

FBE 523

Food Chemistry and Analysis

2

3

3

 

 

 

16

15

21

Semester II

1.

FBE512

Computational Modelling and Simulation of Bioprocess

1

3

2

2.

FBE514

Advanced Enzyme and Fermentation Technology

2

3

3

3.

FBE516

Bioreactor Design and Analysis

2

3

3

4.

FBE518

Bioseparation and Purification Processes             

2

3

3

5.

FBE518

Bio-Waste and Bioconversion Engineering

2

3

3

6.

FBE520

Food Processing Technologies

2

3

3

Long Vacation Industrial Training – Internship

1.

FBE598

Internship

0

12

4

 

 

 

11

30

21

Semester III

1.

FBE611

Industrial Based Project Work

0

0

15

 

 

 

0

0

15

Semester IV

1.

FBE612

P Project Work

0

36

18

 

  

 

0

36

18

Assessment

1. Class Test and Quizzes. Students will be assessed through regular class tests and quizzes, which carry a weightage of 10%.

2. Assignments, with a weightage of 10%.

3. Mid-Semester Examination, which carry a weightage of 20%

4. End-Semester Examination, which carry a weightage of 60%

1. Food Process Development Manager: Develop new food products and processes.

2. Bioprocess Engineer: Design and optimize bioprocesses for food, pharmaceuticals, or biofuels.

3. Food Safety Specialist: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.

4. Quality Control Manager: Develop and implement quality control processes in food manufacturing.

5. Research and Development Scientist: Conduct research to improve food products and processes.

6. Food Packaging Specialist: Design and develop packaging solutions for food products.

7. Food Engineer: Design and optimize food processing systems and equipment.

8. Biotechnology Researcher: Conduct research in biotechnology applications for food and agriculture.

9. Food Regulations Specialist: Ensure compliance with food regulations and standards.

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