METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Biomedical Laboratory techniques
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2021/2022
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2022/2023
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
1
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
220
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Apprenticeship (220 hours)
Requirements: 

Knowledge of microbiology

Written test, three open questions about program topics.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Acquisition of the main methods for microbiological analysis of food and water destined for human consumption

The main topics discussed are: - basic microbiological methods (les.2) - Plate seeding techniques (les.3) - Cultural methods for counting of microorganisms in water destined for human consumption (les.4) - Cultural methods for counting and detection microorganisms in food (les.5-6)

The course consists of 12 hours of frontal lessons; lessons are available on the e-learning platform.

Available to meet students by appointment. e-mail: laura.bressan@uninsubria.it