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SCMIC3002 - Food Microbiology
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<p>This unit focuses on the role of microbiology in food quality and safety. Students develop understanding of microbial food safety hazards and the diseases they can cause. Spoilage organisms and microbial quality indicators are considered. The techniques used to control microbial growth are explored and used to understand correct recipe and process formulation for microbiologically stable foods. The theory behind pathogen detection is outlined for both standard cultural and molecular techniques. Outbreak investigation and the techniques employed to monitor foodborne outbreaks and subsequent interventions are explored. Laboratory practicals focus on standard microbiological techniques for the isolation and identification of microorganisms from food. The practical component is carefully aligned to the Australian Standard methods for microbiological analysis to ensure students are following current industry guidelines. Students develop techniques for laboratory detection of foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms through approximately 40 hours of in-person laboratory teaching.</p>
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<p>•Introduction to foodborne pathogens<br>
•Food safety: HACCP and food safety systems<br>
•Food spoilage and microbial quality indicators<br>
•Food preservation and hurdle technology<br>
•Predictive microbiology - microbial growth and kill kinetics<br>
•Microbial sampling and testing plans<br>
•Foodborne outbreak detection and intervention</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit focuses on the role of microbiology in food quality and safety. Students develop understanding of microbial food safety hazards and the diseases they can cause. Spoilage organisms and microbial quality indicators are considered. The techniques used to control microbial growth are explored and used to understand correct recipe and process formulation for microbiologically stable foods. The theory behind pathogen detection is outlined for both standard cultural and molecular techniques. Outbreak investigation and the techniques employed to monitor foodborne outbreaks and subsequent interventions are explored. Laboratory practicals focus on standard microbiological techniques for the isolation and identification of microorganisms from food. The practical component is carefully aligned to the Australian Standard methods for microbiological analysis to ensure students are following current industry guidelines. Students develop techniques for laboratory detection of foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms through approximately 40 hours of in-person laboratory teaching.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Introduction to foodborne pathogens<br> •Food safety: HACCP and food safety systems<br> •Food spoilage and microbial quality indicators<br> •Food preservation and hurdle technology<br> •Predictive microbiology - microbial growth and kill kinetics<br> •Microbial sampling and testing plans<br> •Foodborne outbreak detection and intervention</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010911 - Microbiology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmic3002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMIC2001" target="_blank">SCMIC2001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMOL2001" target="_blank">SCMOL2001</a></p>
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None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse and evaluate microbial hazards and spoilage mechanisms of food</p>
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<p>Apply advanced microbiological techniques to various food matrices</p>
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<p>Critically appraise scientific literature and outbreak data related to foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms</p>
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<p> Communicate complex microbiological findings effectively</p>
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<p>Demonstrate ethical, safe, and professional practice related to food safety and quality</p>
Assessment
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<p>Food safety / processing presentation</p>
<p>Individual oral and/or poster presentation. </p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
1, 3, 5
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<p>Performance of basic laboratory procedures and techniques and interpretation of data / quizzes</p>
<p>Participation and assessment of written laboratory report and quizzes</p>
<p>30 - 40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of food safety and quality</p>
<p>Invigilated test (during lab sessions)</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Quizzes testing retention of knowledge</p>
<p>Quizzes (during tutorials)</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010911 - Microbiology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmic3002">View unit fees</a>
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