GID 311 - Food Microbiology I

Course Objectives

The aim of this lecture is teaching that microorganisms important in food industry, factors affecting microbial growth in foods; microbial metabolism, microflora of food commodities with special emphasis on food spoilage and food safety.

Course Description

Introduction to microorganisms important in food industry and factors affecting microbial growth in foods; study of microbial metabolism; microflora of food commodities with special emphasis on food spoilage and food safety; measures to be taken to control microbial growth in foods; beneficial microorganisms and their use in food industry will be covered