Molecular Food Microbiology

Course aim

To develop students' ability to critically apply molecular microbiology in food design adn production.

Course content

Ecology, isolation, enumeration and identification of food spoilage organisms, focusing on moulds; molecular ecology and systematics of food microorganisms; starter cultures; the role and genetic improvement of fermentation organisms; waste management; food security; industrial microbiology.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
FOSC 2003	Food Microbiology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	26 hours x -
Tutorial	13 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 Work, 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.