Food Microbiology (FOOD90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of Food Microbiology. The content includes:
- Overview of important microorganisms in foods
- Microbial metabolism
- Nature of microbial growth in food
- Action of microorganisms on food components
- Predictive microbiology
- Microorganisms of importance for the food industry
- Microorganisms of potential food safety concern
- Genetically modified microorganisms
This subject is supported by a practical laboratory program, which emphasises modern and instrumental microbiological techniques.
Intended learning outcomes
This revised subject is designed to provide students with the fundamental aspects of food microbiology and their practical applications in the food industry.
Upon completion, students are expected to be able to:
- Describe the nature of microorganisms, their classification, identification and growth
- Acquire practical experiences in microbial identification
- Identify strategies to minimize the risk of food poisoning and to improve consumer confidence in the safety of food
- Understand differences between conventional and rapid methods of microbial analysis
- Gain skills in examination and identification of a possible cause of food spoilage and disease causing microorganisms
- Apply the principles of predictive microbiology
Generic skills
Upon completion of this unit, students should have developed:
- A profound respect for truth, intellectual and professional integrity, and the ethics of scholarship
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
- An ability to drive, interpret and analyse social, technical or economic information from multiple sources
- Skills in observation, critical analysis and report writing
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Eligibility for honours or postgraduate coursework program.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Chemistry and/or biology or equivalent background.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 1 practical report (1000 words) due in approximately Week 7 (10%)
- 1 practical report (1000 words) due in approximately Week 11 (10%)
- 1-hour mid-semester exam held in approximately Week 6 (20%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written exam (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Said Ajlouni Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours - 24 hours of lectures, 24 hours of practicals and demonstrations and 12 hours of tutorials. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Food Science Course Graduate Certificate in Food Science Course Graduate Diploma in Food Science - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022