Advanced Techniques of Microscopy, Microanalysis and Image Analysis Applied to Foods

A.Y. 2025/2026
4
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/15
Language
English
Learning objectives
The course provides the student with theoretical and practical knowledge of advanced techniques of microscopy, microanalysis and image analysis as tools for investigating and understanding both properties and behaviour of food products.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will learn how (i) to choose the suitable microscopy techniques for studying food matrices depending on the desired information; (ii) to develop protocols for investigating both quality and technology aspects of food; (iii) to interpret the observed material with the support of microanalysis and image analysis.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
AGR/15 - FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - University credits: 4
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor: D'Incecco Paolo
Shifts:
Turno
Professor: D'Incecco Paolo
Professor(s)
Reception:
To be agreed with the teacher
Office in via Celoria 2, building 21040