FDSC 3950

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 17, 2025 8:55AM EDT

FDSC 3950
Food Microbiology Laboratory

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Work includes study of the physiological characteristics of representative food microorganisms, practice in using general and rapid methods for microbiological testing and control of food products, and practice in the application of a systematic approach to controlling the safety of foods, or addressing a food safety issue.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 BIOMI 2911 or equivalent. Corequisites: None.

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Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Use different sampling and plating methods to enumerate and identify microorganisms found in food products.
  • Test different commodities for legal microbial standards.
  • Isolate and culture bacteria used in food fermentations.
  • Conduct environmental sampling in a food plant.
  • Describe modern technologies used in food microbiology.
  • Formulate a hypothesis and propose a protocol to test it.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1055 FDSC 3950   LAB 401

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    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Loss, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMI 2910 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to: Food Science majors; others by permission of instructor.