Food Microbiology (FOOD90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed to provide students with the fundamental aspects of food microbiology and their practical applications in the food industry.
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
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
Admission into an 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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Six 10 minute quizzes throughout the semester
| one quiz every fortnight | 10% |
Practical report
| Week 11 | 20% |
Mid-semester exam
| Mid semester | 20% |
Written exam
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Said Ajlouni Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 12x1hr lectures and 12x1hr zoom discussion every week. 6x2hr practicals and 10x1hr zoom prac discussion. The six pracs will be recorded and made available on Canvas to all students. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 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 Graduate Diploma in Food Science Course Graduate Certificate in Food Science Course Master of 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022