Description:

This course will focus on encapsulation of techniques learned in previous microbiology courses. You will undertake a research project in food microbiology; focus will be on the micro flora of foods and molecular microbiology and biotechnology. You can choose from a wide range of optional modules including: mechanisms of bacterial gene control; industrial application of microbiology; microbial fermentation; macromolecules and food structure; human nutrition; food factory operations and flavor and color of foods.