Dairy Processing Technology

Core Courses

Semester 1:

• Core Units:
• Lactation Physiology in Domestic Ruminants
• Rationing and Milk Production
• Biochemistry, Microorganisms, and Ecosystems of the Dairy Matrix
• Methodology Units:
• Physicochemical Analysis Methods for Milk and Derivatives
• Microbiological Analysis Methods for Milk and Derivatives
• Discovery Unit:
• Dairy Sector and Food Safety
• Transversal Unit:
• Communication

Semester 2:

• Core Units:
• Process Engineering Applied to Dairy Processing
• Basic Industrial Equipment in Dairy Industry
• Functional Properties of Milk Components
• Methodology Units:
• Sensory Evaluation Methods for Dairy Products
• Packaging and Biopolymers
• Discovery Unit:
• Applied Statistics
• Transversal Unit:
• Legislation

Semester 3:

• Core Units:
• Technology of Drinking Milks
• Technology of Fermented Dairy Products and Dairy Desserts
• Cheese Technology
• Methodology Units:
• Automation and Control in Dairy Industry
• Dairy Product Labeling: Concepts and Procedures
• Discovery Unit:
• Algerian Traditional Dairy Products
• Transversal Unit:
• Entrepreneurship

Semester 4:

• Internship:
• Company Internship leading to a Thesis and Defense

Advanced Topics

1. Production managers in milk and dairy product processing lines within public or private dairies.
2. Heads of research and development departments in dairy industries.
3. Analysts in quality control laboratories within dairy processing units.
4. Experts in dairy companies, enterprises, or industries.
5. Collaborators with veterinary professionals in livestock development.
6. Advisors or mentors for new start-ups related to the dairy sector.