General objective of ACS101

    • Develop the knowledge and understanding of a range of academic skills required for study at university level.
    • Develop of academic writingoral presentation, as well as listening skills to enable students to communicate effectively in both spoken and written forms.
    • Enhance the learning throughout their studies at university and beyond, through close reading, discussions and critiquing of academic texts.
    • Enhance students’ capacity to critically reflect on their own learning.
Assessment

Approach
Weightage (%)
Quantity

Mid-term exam

20%

-

Academic essay

(Three drafts)

30%

1

VLE discussion

10%

2

Portfolio

25%

1

Individual oral presentation

15%

1

Total

100%




The aim of this module is to provide a holistic picture of food from a chemical standpoint and primary emphasis on the composition of food and the change that occur when they are subjected to processing. It will also provide the concept of basic chemistry for student to understand the structure of plants and animals.