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MANAGEMENT OF MICROBE PROLIFERATION IN FOODS
cod. 18420

Academic year 2009/10
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Microbiologia agraria (AGR/16)
Field
Tecnologia alimentare
Type of training activity
Characterising
40 hours
of face-to-face activities
5 credits
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Learning objectives

<p>The course provides the knowledge for an understanding of biological processes of bacteria and in particular the aspects related to their growth and development.</p>

Prerequisites

The course provides the students with an acquaintance of the main aspects of microbiology in general. It allows the student to acquire the knowledge for understanding the physiology of microbial cells and the aspects related to the growth of bacteria in different habitats.

Course unit content

Introduction to microbiology <br />
Micro-organisms and their natural environment <br />
Macromolecules <br />
Cell structure and function <br />
Cell membrane and wall <br />
Nutrition and culture <br />
The microbial metabolism <br />
Microbial growth <br />
Bacterial population growth <br />
Main microbial groups in food <br />
Yeasts and fungi <br />
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Full programme

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Bibliography

M. Madigan, J.M. Marimko, J. Parker. Brock. Biologia dei Microrganismi. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana <br />
J.J. Perry, J.T. Staley, S. Lory. Microbiologia. Zanichelli <br />
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Teaching methods

Audio-visual teaching material is used in the lectures. At the end of the course the knowledge acquired by the candidate will be assessed by an oral examination. <br />

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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