Cipher: 2117
Nomenclature: Non-destructive methods of analyzing the properties of economic species
Study programme: Molecular biosciences
Module: Materials science and new technologies
Case holder:

Prof.dr.sc. Damir Magdić
Institution of the case holder:

Faculty of Food Technology, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek
Contributors - Contractors:
Subject status: Electoral College
The year in which the case is submitted: Year I
The semester in which the case is submitted: Semester II
Subject objective:

Understand non-destructive and statistical methods in the analysis of the properties of economic species and get acquainted with international organizations and standards for non-destructive methods of analysis.
Case contents:

LECTURES: Theoretical basics and application of non-destructive methods; Division of methods; Standards for non-destructive methods of analysis; Non-destructive and statistical methods in the analysis of economic species; Material properties; Example 1. Application in the analysis of fruits and vegetables; Example 2. Application in ecosystem analysis; Example 3. Statistical methods of analysis of results among laboratory calibrations (ISO standards); Internet Links and Dictionary of Terms; International Organisations for Non-Destructive Methods of Analysis. SEMINAR: Selection of economic type, preparation of literature, equipment list and plan for targeted non-destructive methods of analysis.
Learning outcomes: competences, knowledge, skills that the subject develops:

1. Explain the application of non-destructive methods of analysis of economic species.
2. Assess the suitability of the use of non-destructive methods with regard to the basic characteristics of economic species.
3. Apply measuring equipment and computer programs to carry out non-destructive measurements and analyses.
4. Use materials to international organizations and standards for non-destructive and statistical methods.
ECTS Credits 6
Lectures 20
Seminars (IS) 5
Exercises (E) 0
Altogether 25
The way of teaching and acquiring knowledge:

Students are obliged to attend classes, prepare a seminar paper and pass the oral part of the exam.
Ways of teaching and acquiring knowledge: (notes)
Monitoring and evaluating students (mark in fat printing only relevant categories) Attendance, Mandatory seminar work
Rating method: Oral exam, Essay/Seminar
Mandatory literature:

1. CrSNDT Journal, HDKBR Croatian Society for Non-Destructive Control,
URL: http://www.hdkbr.hr/
2. Overall NDT Quality System, Issue 2, EFNDT European Federation for Non-Destructive Testing, October 2014.
URL: http://www.efndt.org/EFNDT
3. Technical Regulations in the field of NDT and related subjects, EFNDT, 2016,
URL: http://www.efndt.org/Services/Standards
4. Wikipedia: Nondestructive testing,
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondestructive_testing
Supplementary (recommended) literature:

1. The American Society for Nondestructive Testing: Digital Library,
URL: https://ndtlibrary.asnt.org/
2. Lelas V: Food technology engineering 1, Physical properties of food. University of Zagreb, Golden marketing, Technical Book, Zagreb, 2006. (selected chapters)
3. Novinc Ž; Halep A: Technical diagnostics and monitoring in the industry. Kigen, Zagreb, 2010 (selected chapters)Piljac I: Sensors of physical sizes and electroanalytic methods. Media Print, Zagreb, 2010.
4. Kulišić P, Lopac V: Electromagnetic phenomena and structure of substances. School book Zagreb, 2003.
5. Horvat, D; Magdic, D; Šimić, G; Dvojković, K; Drezner, G. The relation between dough rheology and bread crumb properties in winter wheat cultivars. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus. 73(1) 2008, 9-12
6. Magdic, D; Dobričević, N: Statistical Evaluation of Dynamic Changes of "Idared" Apples Colour During Storage. Agriculturae conspectus scintificus. 72(4) 2007, 311-316
How to monitor the quality and performance performance (evaluation):

The success of the course will be evaluated annually by the joint expert committee of the Ruđer Boskovic Institute, the University of Dubrovnik and the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek based on exam success and surveys.