| Microbial diversity and physiology. Microorganisms in food, water and environment. Growth and survival of microorganisms. Control of microorganisms. Significance of microbial activities in cycling of bioelements, biodegradation, bioremediation, biological control, food spoilage, food and water borne microbial illness, fermented foods.
Laboratory techniques used in the detection, enumeration and identification of microorganisms: basic microbiological safety procedures, aseptic techniques, sample collection techniques, plating, isolation and identification techniques. Interpretation of microbiological data with reference to specifications, standards, spoilage and public health risk. Overview of rapid methods in microbiological examination.
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Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu |
