FMP 1
SYLLABUS
(Module Description & Session Objectives)
Course Tittle: Food Microbiology and Parasitology
Pre-requisite: FSS 1
Course Description:
This course is intended to equip the students with relevant knowledge about the existence,
importance of food microbiology and public health. In addition, the students will be equipped with
knowledge and practical skills in handling, analyzing food microorganisms in the activities and food
process.
Content:
This course aims at imparting the students with skills for carrying out practical skills in identification
and control of microorganisms associated with foods. It brings awareness to the students about the
existence of food poisoning micro organisms and respective food borne diseases. The students are
equipped with knowledge and skills in preventing food borne diseases in everyday life and activities.
General Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
a) Understand the importance of food microbiology and public health
b) Identify factors affecting growth and ways of controlling microbial growth
c) Evaluate the existence of microorganisms
d) Carry out demonstration and comprehend the control of microorganisms in food
e) Demonstrate specific types of microbial spoilage
f) Promote food safety management system
Module Summary and Contents:
Day No. Module Summary Contents
Day 1 A. Introduction of Food Microbiology and Definition of terms
Parasitology Background of Food
Microbiology
General Importance of
Microbiology
B. Growth of Microorganisms Factors affecting
growth of
microorganisms
Ways of controlling
microbial growth
Day 2 C. Parasites Present in Food Types of parasites
Definition of terms
Illnesses and
symptoms
Preventive measures
Day 3 D. Food Borne Illness Definition of terms
Types of food borne
Symptoms and
preventive measures
Day 4 & 5 E. Food Spoilage Introduction and
definition
Causes of spoilage
Signs of spoilage
Preventive measures
Carry out /
demonstration/
activity
Day 6 F. Food Fermentation Types of fermented
foods
Definition of terms
Importance of food
fermentation
Day 7 G. Food Fermentation Benefits Types of health
(-end of midterm-) benefits
Definition of terms
Day 8 H. How to Start Fermenting Foods List on getting started
Definition of terms
Day 9 - 12 I. Process of Fermented Foods Ingredients for
(-end of semifinal-) fermenting foods
Carry out
demonstration/
activity
Day 13 J. Food Preservation Definition of terms
Types of food
preservation
Importance of food
preservation
Day 14 & 15 K. Food Safety Management System Definition of terms
Importance of food
safety
Types of food safety
management system
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