Food Safety Engineering

Catalog description

Predictive microbiology and modeling, conventional and novel detection and enumeration methods, conventional and novel processing methods, applied to plant layout, construction materials, and equipment design for microbial food safety. A B E 568 A B E 568 Food Safety Engineering (3) This course introduces diverse topics in microbial food safety from an engineering perspective. Topics include the following: the roles of engineering, plant layout, construction materials, equipment design, predictive microbiology and modeling, conventional and novel detection and enumeration methods, conventional and novel processing methods, emergency contingency plans, and current responsibilities and regulations of federal agencies for food safety. Students will be evaluated through homework, exams, design project reports and presentations. The course will be offered every other Fall semester with expected enrollment of 10-15.