Introduction to Food Microbiology

Catalog description

Step into the fascinating world of microscopic organisms that play pivotal roles in shaping the safety, quality, and flavor of everyday foods. Through a blend of lectures and hands-on laboratories, students will learn how microorganisms influence food production, preservation, and spoilage. This course will provide you with a foundation in food microbiology and ignite your passion for the microscopic world that profoundly influences our culinary experiences. This course, with its co-requisite laboratory, fulfills the general education lab science requirement.