The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of Food Microbiology. The content includes:overview of important microorganisms in foodsmicrobial metabolismnature of microbial growth in foodaction of microorganisms on food componentspredictive microbiologymicroorganisms of importance for the food industrymicroorganisms of potential food safety concerngenetically modified microorganismsThis subject is supported by a practical laboratory program, which emphasizes modern and instrumental microbiological techniques -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Eligibility for honours or postgraduate coursework program.
