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Hello, Welcome to MOOC on Food Microbiology and Food Safety.
I am Dr. Tejpal Dhewa, Course Coordinator of this MOOC, which is designed under the
guidance of Prof. R.C. Kuhad,
Principal investigator of this course and Vice-Chancellor Central University of Haryana.
As we know that food microbiology is about the understanding of microorganisms that grow
or multiply in or contaminate the food which we consume.
Food microorganisms could be either beneficial or harmful.
The key aspect of food microbiology is food safety which focuses on the disease-causing microorganism
and their toxins which may contaminate the food.
That is why it is essential to recognize the possible role of microorganisms to ensure the public safety.
Therefore, to make you aware of all important information’s.
The course on "Food Microbiology and Food Safety” has been designed to have a holistic
comprehension on - - The important genera of microorganisms associated
with the food and their characteristics.
- And the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, food fermentation and food borne diseases.
- Elaborate discussion on the concept of food preservation by conventional and recent methods.
- Along with the microbiological quality control in food safety and hygiene.
- And finally, we will also discuss in this course the latest National International
food safety regulations along with newly introduced food safety management tools for assessing
microbiological risks in the food sector in detail.
This Course will be having a total of Four credits the duration of this course is fifteen weeks.
And the number of modules in this course will be forty.
The medium of instruction of this course is English and the course will be having a
total of three assignments which will be given in three different weeks.
Any science graduate is eligible to opt. for this course.
In Addition to this the student who are preparing for competitive examination such as
- Food microbiologist, Food safety officers, Food analyst, Junior food analysis conducted by FSSIA
and other government organizations like UPSC as well as other recruitment bodies can also opt. for this course.
This course can be opted by, professional from government and private sectors also the
learning outcome of this course that after the completion of this course the student
will be able to understand.
The basic aspect of different types of microorganisms associated with food and their characteristics
and their role in food spoilage, food fermentation and food borne diseases.
The concept of food preservation by conventional and recent methods.
In microbiological quality control procedures for ensuring hygiene and food safety.
National and international food safety regulations and Food Safety Management tools, Beside this
the student will be able to understand different initiative taken by government of India in
the area of food safety.
So I hope you will enjoy these modules and thanks for obtaining this course.
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