Postgraduate Module Descriptor


ANTM003: Theory and Methods of Food Preservation

This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

The module will explore food preservation through a series of paired seminars and practical classes. Seminars will include lectures as well discussion of readings undertaken by students in advance of the session. Practical classes will comprise tours of local enterprises, demonstrations and hands-on experience.

The following forms of food making and preservation are likely be covered, with minor variation from year to year depending upon the availability of lecturers and practitioners contributing to the module:

  • Pickling and preserving
  • Sourdough baking
  • Fish smoking
  • Butchery and charcuterie
  • Cheese making
  • Cider making

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
39111

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities105 x 2-hour seminars
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities122 x 6 hour practical class
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities172 x 5 hour and 1 x7 hour field trips
Guided independent study50Reading in preparation for seminars
Guided independent study21Preparation and revision of journal entries
Guided Independent Study 40Research and writing of paper

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).