HMEC 520 - FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Human Ecology

Description:

The course deals with the identification, enumeration, and characterization of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms associated with foods and food processing. Beneficial microorganisms in food systems will be discussed. Influence of the food system on the growth and survival of microorganisms and control of microorganisms will be studied. The course introduces techniques for detecting and quantifying microorganisms in foods. Application of colony counts, most probable numbers, immunoassays, and molecular techniques is used to understand the numbers and types of microorganisms or microbial end products in foods. Laboratory safety and oral and written reports are emphasized. The course provides students with standard techniques used in microbial analysis of foods and the major groups of organisms associated with food safety and spoilage problems, and food production. Two (2) hours of lecture and one (1) hours of lab.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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