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Subject | TÉCNICAS RÁPIDAS DE ANAL.MICROB.ALIMENTO | Code | 00107146 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Optional | Second |
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Department | HIGIENE Y TECNOLOG. ALIMENTOS |
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Coordinador |
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jasanb@unileon.es tmlopd@unileon.es aaleg@unileon.es |
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General description | This subject deals with the application of rapid and automated techniques in the microbiological quality control in the food industry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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A18530 | |
B5674 | |
B5675 | |
C1 | CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
Learning aims |
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To known the fundamentals of rapid food microbiology techniques | A18530 |
C1 C2 |
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To develop the skills to use rapid food microbiology techniques | A18530 |
B5674 B5675 |
C1 C2 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
English friendly | All the resources (presentations, lab manuals) and exams will be available in English at student's demand |
Lectures | 1.- Introduction and definitions 2.- How to select a rapid technique. 3.- Separation and concentration of microorganisms. 4.- Rapid microbial count. 5.- Rapid microbial identifcation 6.- Molecular techniques for the study of food microorganisms 7.- Microbial typing. |
Lab sessions | a.- Microbial counts b.- Microbial identification c.- Molecular techniques |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Laboratory practicals | 18 | 32 | 50 | ||||||
Lecture | 10 | 10 | 20 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Description | |
Laboratory practicals | Lab practical sessions of 1-2 hours under the supervision of the teacher. *If possible, a service-learning approach would be offered to the students |
Lecture | Presentation of the learning concepts to the students in an active manner |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Lecture | Attendance and participation | 5 % | |
Laboratory practicals | Attendance and achievement of desired skills | 15 % | |
Mixed tests | Test on the fundamentals and practicals contents. To pass the test students have to meet two criteria: - 80 % of correct answers - Mark above 5.5 (over 10) |
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Other comments and second call | |||
- Only essential items are allowed. Fraud will be prosecuted according to the ULe norms - Resit exam will consist of different parts to demonstrate the acquisition of the learning aims |
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
Basic |
Patel, P. (ed), Rapid analysis techniques in food microbiology, Blackie Academic & Professional, 1994 VAN AMERONGEN,A., BARUG,D. & LAUWAARS,M. (eds), Rapid methods for biological and chemical contaminants in food and feed, Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2005 |
- https://www.fda.gov/food/laboratory-methods-food/bacteriological-analytical-manual-bam (Bacteriological Analytical Manual - FDA) - http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/res-rech/analy-meth/microbio/index-eng.php (Compendium of analytical methods - Health Canada The use of the leganto tool (https://biblioteca.unileon.es/leganto) is recommended |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before | ||
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