Seafood Microbiology
Course offered :
- Current semester
Current programmes of study
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Vår |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to give an introduction to food microbiology, and to cover essential microbiological aspects found for different seafood categories. Another object is to gain information regarding the national and international regulations comprising microbiology for seafoods. Students will be expected to play an active role during the course. This activity includes presentation of relevant microbiological themes during the lectures.
Contact Information
studie@bio.uib.no
Aim and Content
The course will give a general introduction to food microbiology, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. In addition, the microbiology specific for seafoods will be discussed. During the laboratory course, the student will conduct methods assessing the microbiological quality of various seafood products. As a part of this course, the students will also be given the opportunity to visit a seafood production facility.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to give an introduction to food microbiology, and to cover essential microbiological aspects found for different seafood categories. Another object is to gain information regarding the national and international regulations comprising microbiology for seafoods. Students will be expected to play an active role during the course. This activity includes presentation of relevant microbiological themes during the lectures.
Compulsory Requirements
The course includes an obligatory laboratory course of 20 hours, conducted during one week.
Assessment methods
Oral exam (75%) and assignment (25%). Approved laboratory course.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studie@bio.uib.no