MBIO 410 - Introduction to Food Microbiology

Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall

Introduction to food microbiology with a focus on microorganisms that are associated with foods, used to produce food products, or are foodborne pathogens as well as their toxins. Lectures cover aspects of food safety, the natural microbial flora of foods, spoilage microorganisms, preservation methods, common fermentations, and prevalent foodborne illness-causing microorganisms and their symptoms.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in the following courses: MBIO 310 or MBIO 251.
Crosslisted With: MBIO 610