MIBI 31022
>< Type/Status : Core
>< Title : Food Microbiology, Food Hygiene
and Food Technology Laboratory
>< Pre-requisite : MIBI 21014 & MIBI
21022
>< Co-requisite : MIBI 31014
>< Objectives : At the end of the course
unit, the students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding
of
• principles and methods in microbial quality control
of food,
• laboratory procedures to analyze different foods
for composition and some food additives.
>< Course content:
Laboratory exercises to illustrate the contents
and special features emphasized in lecture course MIBI 31014. Determination
of different types of bacteria present in various condiments. Bacterial counts
in milk, Microbial examination of milk and milk products. The Microbiological
examination of specific foods, determination of commercial sterility canned
foods, detection of Salmonella in foods. Determination of properties of cereals
Identification in coloring matter in food and industrial visits.
>< Methodology: Laboratory
practical and demonstration classes.
>< Scheme of Evaluation: End of course examination.
>< Recommended Reading:
1. Harrigan, W.F (1998) Laboratory methods in food and
dairy microbiology. Culinary and Hospitality Industry Publications Services.
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