Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examines the nature and role of microbes in food and the factors that effect their growth and control. food spoilage and preservation. Sterilisation, Disinfection and sanitation relevant to food production. Major infectious diseases transmitted in food and water. Establishment of HACCP and GMP programs for production of safe food. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Answer the questions provided in the lecture and practical notes using the language of a microbiologist. Perform, observe, interpret and draw conclusions from simple practical exercises in microbiology. appreciate the significance of microbiological principles for the production of food with high standards of hygiene. Implement appropriate methods to control and monitor microbes throughout the production and processing of food. Discuss the microbial aetiology of several major human diseases transmitted via food and water, their prevention and control and their economic impact on industry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Batzing B.L., (2002), Microbiology - An Introduction, Brooks/Cole. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Literature Review 40%, Objective Test 1 - 10%, Objective Test 2 - 15% Practical Examination 10%, Tutorial Presentation 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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