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Course MAR255

Seafood Microbiology

Course offered :

  • Current semester

Number of credits 10
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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