Food and Environmental Microbiology

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The course, of a theoretical-practical nature, delves into the study and role of microorganisms in different environments of professional agronomic interest. The contents focus on understanding the interactions between microorganisms, their host and the environment, emphasizing importance in the agricultural, environmental and industrial sectors related to the professional work of the Agronomist. In addition, basic aspects of food safety will be addressed in order to relate the impact of microorganisms on human health." - Prerequisites: Introductory Cellular Biology (comparable to Biology 2) and Introductory Chemistry.