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BIO 424 Food Microbiology


Food Microbiology is a blended lecture/laboratory course that explores the microbiology of food manufacturing, food preservation, and food contamination. This course will cover several foodborne diseases and contaminations, along with the methods used to prevent food contamination and spoilage. Several representative fermented food products will be made in the class to demonstrate the nature of microbiology in the manufacture of food products.

Often cross-listed with BIO 524 

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter

Prerequisites - (BIO 320  or BIO 328  with a C or higher) and (BIO 321 with a C or higher )
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 524
Course History -
New Course 4/2020, effective Fall 2020

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