Introduction to the Program

Los mejores contenidos multimedia y un plan de estudios completamente adaptado a las necesidades del mercado, serán claves para tu crecimiento en la industria láctea”

Con los avances tecnológicos, científicos y las demandas cambiantes de los consumidores, los desafíos en la seguridad alimentaria han incrementado y dar respuesta a ellos debe ser un ejercicio realizado por profesionales. Por tal motivo, TECH proporciona este Postgraduate certificate que está enfocado en proporcionar a sus estudiantes los conceptos más importantes sobre la manipulación de alimentos lácteos con tecnologías y la integración de términos científicos en este proceso. 

De esta manera, el alumno no solo profundizará en los conocimientos particulares de este ámbito, sino que también aumentará sus competencias para aplicar de manera avanzada todo lo aprendido. Esto será posible, a partir de un plan de estudios que ha sido diseñado a partir de las exigencias que se existen dentro del mercado de la producción de leche, el cual incluye las fórmulas químicas de la composición de este alimento y las reacciones que tiene al ser sometida a determinados espacios. 

Además, el alumno conocerá a fondo sobre las tecnologías que permiten manipular de manera adecuada los productos que se derivan de la leche, con el objetivo de lograr implementarlas dentro de un entorno profesional y así, asegurar su calidad. Con esto, el estudiante estará totalmente capacitado para formar parte de esta industria y proporcionar sus conocimientos para mejorar los procesos de tratamiento. 

Todo esto, gracias a la innovadora metodología Relearning, la cual permite que el estudiante pueda estudiar desde su casa y tener mayor flexibilidad horaria, debido a que tendrá acceso durante las 24 horas del día a los recursos multimedia que encontrará en el campus virtual. Además, logrará fortalecer sus competencias y aumentar su capacidad resolutiva, debido a que analizará casos prácticos que lo situarán en un escenario real. 

Un Postgraduate certificate que te da las herramientas necesarias para acceder a las mejores ofertas laborales del sector”

Este Postgraduate certificate en Science and Technology of Milk and Derivative Products contiene el programa educativo más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son: 

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Ciencia y Tecnología de la Leche y Productos Derivados
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras 
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Aprender a tu propio ritmo y controlar totalmente tu tiempo de estudio, son dos beneficios que ofrece este programa”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Aprovecha los recursos multimedia que te ofrece TECH para conseguir un aprendizaje interactivo y estimulante"

Accede a los materiales más actualizados y de alta calidad para potenciar tu carrera profesional al siguiente nivel"

Syllabus

The curriculum of this Postgraduate Certificate has been created by recognized experts in the Food Industry field, with the purpose of offering students a high quality education. In this way, students will be able to acquire specialized knowledge in the application of science in the preservation of milk and its derivatives, as well as the implementation of technologies in the handling process. This will be achieved through the study of multimedia resources and the analysis of case studies, which will allow students to develop excellent professional skills in this field.

A curriculum developed by the best experts in this field that will allow you to broaden your knowledge"

Module 1. Science and technology of milk and milk products

1.1. Introduction to the dairy sector

1.1.1. Milk and dairy products: concepts and definitions. Milk Science and Technology: concept and relationships with other sciences and disciplines
1.1.2. The situation of the dairy sector at the global level

1.2. Chemical composition of milk I

1.2.1. General composition of milk. Composition variation factors
1.2.2. Milk minerals. Factors affecting the mineral composition of milk

1.2.2.1. Physical equilibrium between minerals in milk
1.2.2.2. Trace Elements

1.2.3. Milk carbohydrates

1.2.3.1. Lactose properties of technological interest: solubility, crystallization, hydrolysis and the Maillard reaction
1.2.3.2. Technological problems of lactose
1.2.3.3. Effects of other industrial treatments on lactose

1.2.4. Lipid components of milk. Fat emulsion in milk

1.2.4.1. The fat globule: size, composition, lipid nature
1.2.4.2. Effects of industrial treatments on fat emulsion: agitation, homogenization and other treatments

1.3. Chemical composition of milk II

1.3.1. Milk lipid rancidity

1.3.1.1. Lipolytic enzymes present in milk: activation and inhibition

1.3.2. Auto-oxidation of milk lipids

1.3.2.1. Sensitivity of milk to lipid autoxidation
1.3.2.2. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting milk fat autooxidation

1.3.3. Other milk fat alterations
1.3.4. Nitrogenous components of milk

1.3.4.1. The casein fraction of milk and its composition
1.3.4.2. Micellar structure and stability

1.4. Chemical composition of milk III

1.4.1. Destabilization of micelles: action of proteolytic enzymes, acidification and addition of salts
1.4.2. Whey protein

1.4.2.1. Effects of industrial processing on nitrogenous substances in milk

1.4.3. Enzymes of interest in milk

1.4.3.1. Classification: lipases, esterases, phosphatases and proteases
1.4.3.2. Enzymes of specific interest: xanthine oxidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase and lactoperoxidase

1.4.4. Milk vitamins

1.4.4.1. Liposoluble Vitamins
1.4.4.2. Hydrosoluble Vitamins

1.5. Physical-chemical and microbiological properties of milk

1.5.1. Introduction to essential physicochemical parameters

1.5.1.1. pH and titratable acidity
1.5.1.2. Cryoscopic point

1.5.2. Surface tension and viscosity. Electrical conductivity
1.5.3. Concept and microbiological importance of milk

1.5.3.1. Origin of milk microorganisms
1.5.3.2. Microbial groups of technological interest
1.5.3.3. Microorganisms of technological interest

1.5.4. Effects of industrial treatments: refrigeration, heat treatment, homogenization

1.6. General operations in packaged milks

1.6.1. Conditions for milk collection and transport in the industry

1.6.1.1. Receipt and control of milk in the industry: entry control, storage and physical purification
1.6.1.2. Automated milk testing methods

1.6.2. Pasteurization of milk: high and low pasteurization

1.6.2.1. Technological problems associated with pasteurization
1.6.2.2. Operation of a pasteurization plant

1.6.3. Control of pasteurized milk
1.6.4. Sanitized milk packaging
1.6.5. Sterilized milk and UHT milk: definitions

1.6.5.1. Manufacturing problems of sterilized and UHT milk
1.6.5.2. Indirect and direct UHT treatment systems
1.6.5.3. UHT milk controls

1.7. Partially dehydrated milk technologies

1.7.1. Evaporated milk: types and manufacturing technology
1.7.2. Condensed milk: types and manufacturing technology
1.7.3. Treatment and authorized addition of raw materials
1.7.4. Milk powder: types and manufacturing technology

1.7.4.1. Manufacture of instant milk powder
1.7.4.2. Treatments, authorized additions and raw materials

1.8. Cream and butter

1.8.1. Definition and commercial types of cream

1.8.1.1. Cream manufacture: skimming, deacidification, homogenization, deodorization, packaging and storage
1.8.1.2. Treatments, authorized additions and raw materials

1.8.2. Controls in the manufacturing plant
1.8.3. Definition and types of butter

1.8.3.1. Butter production by continuous methods
1.8.3.2. Butter manufacture by discontinuous methods
1.8.3.3. Treatments, authorized additions and raw materials

1.8.4. Controls in the manufacturing plant

1.9. Dairy derivatives technology

1.9.1. Definition and classification of cheeses
1.9.2. General cheese making technology

1.9.2.1. Primary processes: Milk selection, pasteurization, coagulation, coagulation, etc.
1.9.2.2. Secondary processes: draining, molding and pressing and salting

1.9.3. Cheese ripening: conditioning factors and biochemistry
1.9.4. Specific cheese making technologies

1.9.4.1. Continuous and centrifugal dewatering methods
1.9.4.2. Authorized additions and authorized raw materials

1.9.5. Microbiological criteria for dairy derivatives

1.10. Dairy derivatives technology

1.10.1. Definition and Classification
1.10.2. Milk subjected to acid fermentation: yoghurts
1.10.3. Milk subjected to acid-alcoholic fermentation
1.10.4. Additives and authorized raw materials
1.10.5. Applicable microbiological criteria

If your goal is to achieve professional excellence, TECH will help you achieve that goal by providing you with the tools you need to achieve it"

Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology of Milk and Derivative Products

The dairy industry is one of the most important worldwide and its growth and development depends largely on science and technology. The Postgraduate certificate in Science and Technology of Milk and Derivative Products seeks to train professionals trained to work in the research and development of new products, as well as in the improvement of production processes and quality of existing dairy products.

The Postgraduate certificate in Science and Technology of Milk and Derivative Products is designed to train professionals trained to work in the research and development of new products, as well as in the improvement of production processes and quality of existing dairy products.

The curriculum includes subjects such as milk chemistry, microbiology, process technology, sensory analysis, among others, with the objective of providing students with a broad knowledge in all areas related to dairy production. In addition, practice and teamwork are encouraged through projects and activities in the laboratory, allowing students to gain experience in the handling of state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

Career opportunities in the dairy industry

The Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology of Milk and Derivative Products offers a wide variety of career opportunities in the dairy industry. Graduates can work in companies producing milk and dairy products, analysis and quality control laboratories, research institutes, universities, among others. They can also work in areas such as innovation and development of new products, process improvement and quality management.

In conclusion, science and technology are key elements in dairy production and the Postgraduate certificate in Science and Technology of Milk and Derivative Products provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become highly trained and competitive professionals in the dairy industry. In addition, the multiple career opportunities offered by the program make it an attractive option for those wishing to enter this constantly growing and evolving sector.