Food Systems Microbiology

Catalog description

The focus of the course will be on food systems and how microbiology impacts the safety and quality of food products. The course will address issues of food product development, quality, safety, and the impact of the microbiome of foods on the individuals that consume it. Topics will include: establishing a product and environmental sampling plan; the impact of raw materials and processing of food shelf-life; food systems approaches to food safety and quality including the economics of raw material selection, processing and packaging; and root cause analysis. Real-world examples will be used to develop critical thinking skills.