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Food Microbiology and Process Hygiene (7 cr)

Code: 8B00CX54-3010

General information


Enrollment
22.04.2025 - 03.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
15.09.2025 - 14.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 cr
Local portion
7 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
SeAMK Food Processing and Biotechnology
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
Merja Kyntäjä
Gun Wirtanen
Groups
BIELI25
Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Full-time studies
Course
8B00CX54

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

This teaching will take place in autumn.

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 in Finnish.

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 written exam is in Finnish in the Exam-facilities

Exam times are given on the Moodle page of the course.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Total work load of the course: 189 h
- out of which approx. 69 hours are guided (lectures and laboratory work) activities
- out of which approx. 120 hours are autonomous studies

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.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

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.

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