Food Microbiology

Course aim

To extend the student’s knowledge of techniques and procedures for the systematic isolation and characterisation of bacteria in a food context.

Course content

Introduction to food poisoning and food spoilage; Hurdle Technology and factors affecting the growth, survival and death of microorganisms in foods. Systematic isolation and characterisation of relevant food bacteria; Gram positive food poisoning bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium perfringens & Clostridium botulinum; Gram negative bacteria including spoilage by acetic acid bacteria and pseudomonads; food poisoning due to Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli O157H7, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Vibrio parahaemolyticus & Vibrio cholera. Viruses and food poisoning. Case studies and the epidemiology of food poisoning.

Textbook(s)

Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., Dunlap,P.V. & Clark,D.P. 2009, Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 12th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall

Edited by McLauchlin, J. & Little, C. 2007, Hobbs' Food Poisoning and Food Hygiene, 7th edn, Hodder Arnold

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 2051	Microbiology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	26 hours x -
Tutorial	26 hours x -
Practical	39 hours x -

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical Assessment, Written Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.