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UQU Programs
Clinical Nutrition

Food Microbiology

LAB2590
3 hours English

Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology
BIOM1501 Introduction to Microbiology
3 hours No requisites
1 Overview of the course contents and Introduction / Introduction of food microbiology, aims, objective, exams, definitions, topics covered, how the course fit in our program
2 Characteristics, classification and structure of microorganisms in foods Bacterial Structure, Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic, Classification of Microorganisms
3 Bacterial nutrition, growth and metabolism
4 Sterilization and disinfection
5 Food sampling / sampling plan, Factors affecting choosing the sampling plan, Types of samples and Collection of the samples
6 Midterm Exam
7 Sources of Microorganisms in Foods
8 Intrinsic factors affecting growth and survival of food microorganisms
9 Extrinsic factors affecting growth and survival of food microorganisms
10 Foodborne diseases
11 Bacterial foodborne diseases
12 Viral foodborne diseases
13 Parasitic foodborne diseases
14 Foodborne mycotoxins
15 Intestinal Beneficial Bacteria
1.1 Mapped to: K1

List of the Sources of food contamination with microorganisms

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1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe the different methods used to control the bacterial growth in food products

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2.1 Mapped to: S1

Appraise the effect of microorganisms in food and analyze their relationship with each other

Teaching Strategy Problem solving Internet assignments
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2.2 Mapped to: S1

Appraise the negative effects of microorganisms in food and how to benefit from the positive effects of these organisms moreover food viruses

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3.1 Mapped to: V1

Perform effective communication and positive relation with others.

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Assessment
Weight
Midterm exam
25%
Assignment, group project, report
15%
Practical assessment
20%
Final Written exam
40%
Total
100%