BIOL2000

BIOL2000: Foundations of Food Microbiology

Health Sciences

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About this Unit

This unit examines the source, types, growth and effects of microbes in food and their impact on food quality and safety; food spoilage and preservation; sterilisation, disinfection and sanitation relevant to food production; microbial intoxications and infectious diseases transmitted in food and water; effluent and wastewater treatment from food production facilities; use of predictive microbiology to determine safe storage and distribution of food.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Medical School (1826)

Field of Education010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 3 hours weekly

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