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Food Safety and MicrobiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: CA00CX10

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Materials

Korkeala, H. (ed.). (2007). Elintarvikehygienia: ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. (2023). Ympäristökustannus Oy.
Rahkio, M., Suontamo, T., Virtalainen, T., Terimaa, S., Syyrakki, S., & Välikylä, T. (2013) Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön (7. p.). Suomen Ympäristö- ja Teveysalan Kustannus Oy.
Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (ed.). (2021). Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Ympäristökustannus Oy.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 11.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
Student groups
  • MRESTO25
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Part-time studies
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

Korkeala, H. (ed.). (2007). Elintarvikehygienia: ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. (2023). Ympäristökustannus Oy.
Rahkio, M., Suontamo, T., Virtalainen, T., Terimaa, S., Syyrakki, S., & Välikylä, T. (2013) Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön (7. p.). Suomen Ympäristö- ja Teveysalan Kustannus Oy.
Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (ed.). (2021). Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Ympäristökustannus Oy.

Student workload

5 credits - 135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments and reports.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Student groups
  • RESTO24
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Full-time studies

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

Korkeala, H. (ed.). (2007). Elintarvikehygienia: ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. (2023). Ympäristökustannus Oy.
Rahkio, M., Suontamo, T., Virtalainen, T., Terimaa, S., Syyrakki, S., & Välikylä, T. (2013) Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön (7. p.). Suomen Ympäristö- ja Teveysalan Kustannus Oy.
Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (ed.). (2021). Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Ympäristökustannus Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory work

Student workload

5 credits - 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments, reports, exam.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MRESTO24
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Part-time studies
Education groups
  • Small group 1
  • Small group 2

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

Korkeala, H. Toim. 2007. Elintarvikehygienia:ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
- Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu: Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. Uusin painos.
- Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu: Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön.
- Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (toim.) Uusin painos. Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu.
- Laboratoriotöistä erillinen ohje.
- Verkossa oleva muu materiaali.

Student workload

5 credits - 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments and reports.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Student groups
  • RESTO23
    Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Full-time studies

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

- Korkeala, H. Toim. 2007. Elintarvikehygienia: ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
- Publication of Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy. Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. Uusin painos.
- Publication of Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy: Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön. Uusin painos.
- Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (toim.) 2018. Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu. Uusin painos.
- Verkossa oleva muu materiaali

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory work

Student workload

4 credits - 108 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments, reports, exam.

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 22.02.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 14.05.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MRESTO23
    Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality, Part-time studies
Education groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

- Korkeala, H. Toim. 2007. Elintarvikehygienia:ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
- Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu: Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. 2020.
- Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu:Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön.
- Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (toim.) 2018. Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu.
- Laboratoriotöistä erillinen ohje.

Student workload

5 credits - 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments and reports.

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Student groups
  • RESTO22

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

- Korkeala, H. Toim. 2007. Elintarvikehygienia: ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
- Publication of Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy. 2022. Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet.
- Publication of Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy.:Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön.
- Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (toim.) 2018. Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu.

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory work

Student workload

4 credits - 108 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments, reports, exam.

Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 30.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 15.05.2022

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality
Teachers
  • Paula Juurakko
  • Merja Kyntäjä
Responsible person

Jukka Kauppila

Scheduling groups
  • Seinäjoki (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pitkämatka (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • MRESTO22
Education groups
  • Seinäjoki
  • Pitkämatka

Objective

The student knows the most essential sections of the food legislation for microbiology and the hygiene. He / she can present the general microbes of the food industry and their living conditions and can use the concepts of the microbiology. The student can design the safe and hygienic making of foods. He / she knows the risks which are related to foods.

Content

Grounds of the food hygiene and more essential laws, degrees and decisions pertaining to foodstuffs
Grounds for the cleaning
Microbe groups, their most important properties and living conditions
Working in the laboratory and handling of samples

Materials

- Korkeala, H. Toim. 2007. Elintarvikehygienia:ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia. Helsinki. Elintarvikehygienia.
- Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu: Hygieniaopas- Elintarvikehygienian perusteet. 2020.
- Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu:Pintahygieniaopas - Opas suurtalouksien, elintarviketeollisuuden, elintarvikekaupan, elintarvikealan opetuksen ja terveydensuojelun käyttöön.
- Koskinen, M., Kakko, L. & Välikylä, T. (toim.) 2018. Keittiöiden siivous- ja hygieniaopas. Suomen Ympäristö- ja Terveysalan Kustannus Oy:n julkaisu.
- Laboratoriotöistä erillinen ohje.

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory work

Student workload

5 credits - 135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and controls the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. He / she knows the risks of food production. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and controls well the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and can adapt them in the solving of the usual problems. The Student knows and is able to take into account the risks inherent in professional kitchen activities. He acts responsibly, entrepreneurially and in accordance with food hygiene. The student is able to get information about the food legislation and can adapt them in his work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows and controls excellent the basic concepts of food hygiene and of microbiology and are able to do them variously solving different problems. He / she knows, take into consideration and manage the risks in food production. He is able to act as an entrepreneur and take responsibility for his own actions and their consequences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments, reports, exam.