Course syllabus

Livsmedlens mikrobiologiska grunder
Food Microbiological Bases

YTHA73, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2015-04-20

General Information

Compulsory for: YL1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

To give basic knowledge in food microbiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

 

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

 

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

 

Contents

The course introduces foods and the general content of compounds in food and gives microbiological and food chemical bases. The concept of microbiology is introduced with focus on food applications. Different groups of microorganisms are presented together with their properties, functions and special growth requirements. Specific nomenclature and concepts of microbiology are introduced. Laboratory practices cover microscopy, aseptic techniques, and culturing of microorganisms.

 

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Written examination, laboratory experiments.

Parts
Code: 0115. Name: Written Examination1.
Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed written examination1.
Code: 0215. Name: Laboratory Experiment 1.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.
Code: 0315. Name: Laboratory Experiment 2.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.
Code: 0415. Name: Laboratory Experiment 3.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: YTHA70

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Caroline Linninge, caroline.linninge@food.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.livsmedel.lth.se
Further information: Laboratory works is compulsory. If scheduled, guest lectures and study visits are also compulsory. In case of legal impediment the student should accomplish an individual task with equivalent content.