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    Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

    Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.

    Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

    The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

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Available courses

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

TECHNOLOGY OF SPECIFIC PRODUCTS

MEAT TECHNOLOGY

This refers to the methods and processes used in the production, preservation, and processing of meat and meat products. It involves a combination of biological, chemical, and engineering principles to ensure that meat is safe, nutritious, and of high quality. Under the broader category of the Technology of Specific Products, meat technology focuses on improving the characteristics of meat, extending shelf life, ensuring food safety, and creating value-added products.

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Food Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary field that applies principles of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and nutrition to understand the nature of food, its components, and how they change during processing, storage, and consumption. The course typically covers:

  1. Food Composition and Nutrients: Study of the chemical structure and functions of food components such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Focus on how these nutrients affect human health and nutrition.

  2. Food Processing: Exploration of various techniques used to process food, such as heat treatment (pasteurization, sterilization), fermentation, drying, and packaging, to ensure safety, extend shelf life, and maintain nutritional value.

  3. Food Microbiology: Understanding the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, fermentation, and foodborne diseases. Emphasis on food safety, sanitation, and the control of harmful pathogens.

  4. Food Quality and Safety: Methods for assessing food quality, including sensory analysis (taste, texture, appearance), as well as quality control practices to meet health regulations and ensure food safety.

  5. Food Engineering: Application of engineering principles to food production, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science in the design of food processing equipment and optimization of production processes.

  6. Emerging Technologies: Introduction to new technologies such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and food innovations aimed at improving food production, preservation, and sustainability.

  7. Food Product Development: The process of designing new food products, considering consumer preferences, market trends, and technological constraints, while ensuring nutritional value and safety.