Microbiology (BUMK_051)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to give knowledge about the role of microorganisms in food storage, the etiology of diseases, and transmission.
Prerequisites
Preliminary knowledge in biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and physiology at the high school level is required.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course student will acquire knowledge about the morphology and properties of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Their role in obtaining and storing food products, disease etiology. Student will be able to describe specific and non-specific organism resistance mechanisms and the role of environmental and food microflora.
After a successful study course students will be able to:
• do correct sample collection, storage, transportation, cultivation, and microorganism property detection;
• choose correct microbiological control methods.
Students can analyze and evaluate the microbiological quality of food products.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, RFU | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Renārs Broks | |
| Nutrition, RFUN | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required | Anastasija Dovbenko, Renārs Broks |
