Module Title: FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Code AFST 3791
NQF Level 7
NQF Credits 12
Contact hours: Three hours of lectures per week, 03 hours practicals every two week. Duration of 14 weeks s
Prerequisite: General Microbiology AFST 3681:
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Semester Offered: 1
Module Content:
This course is intended to provide students with in depth knowledge on microorganisms of interest in food. The laboratory techniques used in the isolation, enumeration and identification of microorganisms in food. Kinetics of multiplication of microorganisms. Microbiological principles of food processing and preservation. Food poisoning and intoxication. Sampling and sampling plans. Indices of sanitation in food. Biochemical reactions of microorganisms in food.
Assessment strategies: Continuous Assessment: 40% (minimum 2 tests, 1 assignment and 3 practicals). Exam: 60% (1 x 2 hr paper)
Code AFST 3791
NQF Level 7
NQF Credits 12
Contact hours: Three hours of lectures per week, 03 hours practicals every two week. Duration of 14 weeks s
Prerequisite: General Microbiology AFST 3681:
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Semester Offered: 1
Module Content:
This course is intended to provide students with in depth knowledge on microorganisms of interest in food. The laboratory techniques used in the isolation, enumeration and identification of microorganisms in food. Kinetics of multiplication of microorganisms. Microbiological principles of food processing and preservation. Food poisoning and intoxication. Sampling and sampling plans. Indices of sanitation in food. Biochemical reactions of microorganisms in food.
Assessment strategies: Continuous Assessment: 40% (minimum 2 tests, 1 assignment and 3 practicals). Exam: 60% (1 x 2 hr paper)
- Lecturer: Ahmad Cheikhyoussef