Science, Engineering and Technology

KLA396

2012  KLA396  Food Microbiology

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   KLA496

SPECIAL NOTE:  KLA396 may form part of a microbiology major in the BSc degree course, together with CJA313, CJA314, KLA346, KLA394 and/or KLA398.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA396 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Considers the role of microorganisms in the production, deterioration and safety of foods, from both ecological and physiological perspectives, including the effect of temperature, pH, water activity and other factors affecting the growth and decline of microbial cells and populations. Specific topics include: microbial fermentations and biotechnological applications for foods; spoilage processes; microbial hazards associated with foods and their physiology; and current approaches to food safety assurance including HACCP, risk assessment and predictive microbiology.
The practical component includes basic food microbiology techniques, visits to food processing factories, and supervised small group research projects.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr theory exam (60%), essay (10%), reports on practicals, projects and excursions(30%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 26 lectures, 13 lab classes/tutorials, 8 tutorials

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

Any of: KLA210, KLA256, CJA214, CBA260, CBA265, JFA214 or CXA241 or equivalent

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Assoc Prof T Ross (Co-coordinator), Dr L Mellefont (Co-coordinator) and researchers from the University's Food Safety Centre

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