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Micro 5536

Food Microbiology Lecture

Credit Hour(s): 3 Units
Instructor(s): Yousef
Offered: Autumn
Prerequisite(s): Micro 4000 or Micro 4100
Role in Microbiology Major: Group 1 Elective
Additional Information: Cross-listed in Food Science (FDSCTE); Related to Micro 5546 (Food Microbiology Lab)

Lecture Topics:

  • Introduction: basics of food microbiology
  • Biology of foodborne microorganisms
  • Microbiota of different foods
  • Pathogenic foodborne microorganisms
  • Control of microorganisms during food production and processing
  • Intervention strategies