Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

FOOD3016

Prerequisite

MY211 + 221 or MY208 or MICR2008

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Assignments, practical books / exam & final exam

Course enquiries

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

Introduction to microbiology and food microbiology including the microbial ecology of food, important foodborne pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) and their associated diseases as well as proctical isolation, enumeration and confirmation of bacteria from foodstuffs.