141242

Dairy Microbiology and Food Safety

An introduction to the role of microbiology in the handling of milk streams and the manufacture of dairy materials. The course will provide an exploration of the classification and identification of bacteria, their reproduction and growth; pathogens and food poisoning micro-organisms; bacteriology of milk and milk products; thermal processes for controlling micro-organisms and the application cleaning-in-place technology.

Course code

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141242

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Food Technology

Course planning information

Course notes

This course is available only to students enrolled in the Diploma in Dairy Technology. A reliable broadband internet connection is required.

Attendance at all lab classes is compulsory. All assessments are compulsory, and students must achieve at least 40% in the online examination to be eligible to pass the course.

Expected prior learning

Employment in the dairy industry is required for enrolment.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Summarise a basic understanding of the microbial world (classification, reproduction and growth and control) from the context of food production.
  • 2 Analyse the impact (both adverse and beneficial effects) of milk microbiology on production of milk streams and products such as butter, milk powders, cheese and other fermented foods.
  • 3 Apply quantitative understanding of the design and parameters of thermal processes for purposes of thermalising, pasteurising and sterilising milk and other dairy streams.
  • 4 Apply knowledge for effective cleaning and sanitising in process and plant operations and the optimisation and monitoring of the cleaning process.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 3 4 20%
Written Assignment 2 3 4 30%
Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 50%
Participation 2 3 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.

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