Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to present food microbes (pathogens, spoilage and beneficial microbes) and their living conditions (in common, in raw materials, in products, on production surfaces, in air and in utilities) and to use microbiological concepts and terms. The student knows the principles of own-checking and cleaning processes.

Content

Archaea, bacteria, yeasts, moulds, algae, protozoa and viruses
Microbial morphology and their reproduction, growth conditions, growth curves, specific growth rate and inhibition of microbial growth
Main food-contaminants and the common pathogens as well as common beneficial microbes used in food production
Aseptic and hygienic working methods and sterilization
Food hygiene regulations
Own-checking including support systems
Surface hygiene and cleaning procedures
Microbiological air quality
Microbiological quality of commodities
Basic methods in laboratory work
Sampling and handling of samples

Materials

Kurssimateriaali on esitetty viereisessä sarakkeessa.

The course material is presented in the adjacent column.

Teaching methods

Kurssi pidetään suomenkielellä eli tietoa opetusmeetelmistä löytyy viereisestä sarakkeesta.

The course is held in Finnish, so information about the teaching methods can be found in the adjacent column.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The exam is in Finnish and it is held on December 16, 2024 on campus at 14:00 - 16:00.

Extra exams will be held in the end of January (2025) and in the beginning of March (2025). These extra exams are arranged for students, who have have completed the course or want to raise their grade. More information can be found on the Moodle page of the course.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Total work load of the course: 189 h
- out of which approx. 65 hours are guided activities
- out of which approx. 124 hours are autonomous studies

Content scheduling

This teaching will take place in autumn 2024.

Further information

Kurssi toteutetaan suomenkielellä ja tietoa suorittamisesta löytyy viereisestä sarakkeesta.

The course is conducted in Finnish and information about completion can be found in the adjacent column.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands the basic concepts and methods in microbiology and is able to apply them in solving common problems. In addition, the student is able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is well acquainted with the basic concepts and methods in microbiology and is able to apply them in solving different types of challenges. In addition, the student is able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory and is able to present the results clearly. He/she is able to combine this information with previously learned microbial issues.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has praiseworthy knowledge on microbial concepts and methods and is able to apply them in different types of questions and challenges. In addition, the student is able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory and is able to present results clearly and draw conclusions. The student also demonstrates innovation by applying what he/she has learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

The prerequisite for participating in the written exam is the successful completion of the presentation, opposition, laboratory work and reporting. The course grade is to 60% based on the result of the written exam and to 40% on performing/reporting the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student does not know the basic concepts and methods in microbiology. He/she is not able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory. Another reason for the student not being approved is that he/she has not completed the above mentioned group and pair works.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and understands the basic concepts and methods in microbiology and is able to apply them in solving common problems. In addition, the student is able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is well acquainted with the basic concepts and methods in microbiology and is able to apply them in solving different types of challenges. In addition, the student is able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory and is able to present the results clearly. He/she is able to combine this information with previously learned microbial issues.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is very familiar with the concepts and methods in microbiology and is able to apply them in different types of questions and challenges. In addition, the student is able to follow the instructions and work safely in the laboratory and is able to present results clearly and draw conclusions. The student also demonstrates innovation by applying what he/she has learned.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.