752-4010-00L  Problems and Solutions in Food Microbiology

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersM. Loessner, J. Klumpp, M. Schmelcher
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 28.

Prerequisites: It is essential to have a basic knowledge in General Microbiology and Food Microbiology. If students have not taken appropriate courses, it is strongly recommended to consult with the lecturer before attending this seminar.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
752-4010-00 GProblems and Solutions in Food Microbiology
Kickoff Meeting: 03.03.2021, 14:15
IMPORTANT: ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT in order to register.
1 hrs
Wed14:15-16:00LFO C 13 »
M. Loessner, J. Klumpp, M. Schmelcher

Catalogue data

AbstractA journal-club style seminar, in which preselected recent scientific articles are analyzed, presented and discussed by students. The relevant topics are selected from the wider area of food microbiology, including fundamental and applied disciplines. Students learn how state-of -the-art research is designed, conducted, appropriately analyzed, and presented.
ObjectiveStudents will learn how state-of -the-art research is designed, conducted, appropriately analyzed, and presented.
ContentSeveral pre-selected, recently published papers will be up for selection by the students. All papers were selected from recent literature and reflect the wider area of food microbiology, including fundamental research (molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry) and applied disciplines (diagnostics, control, epidemiology). Groups of 2 students each will pick a paper for in-depth analysis (mostly work done at home and/or library) and presentation to the other students.
Lecture notesNo script needed. Pre-selected papers will be assigned to student groups in the kick-off meeting (first lecture); PDF copies will be available to all students.
LiteratureNo specific books needed. Access to a library and web-based literature search is required.
Prerequisites / NoticeTeamwork in small groups of 2 students

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersJ. Klumpp, M. Loessner, M. Schmelcher
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationNo written exams. Grades are based on the presentations given by the students, and by their participation and activity in the discussions sessions.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

Places28 at the most
Waiting listuntil 12.02.2021

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Agricultural Sciences MasterSafety and Quality in Agri-Food ChainWInformation
Food Science MasterDisciplinary SubjectsWInformation
Food Science MasterFood MicrobiologyWInformation
Food Science MasterSafety and Quality in Agri-Food ChainWInformation
MAS in Nutrition and HealthElectivesWInformation