Basic Microbiology
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The official GTU curriculum for Basic Microbiology (subject code BE03051011) as prescribed for Food Engg. · Semester 3 divides the course into 9 units, covering 18 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (BE03051011)Unit 1 Introduction to Microbiology
- History and scope of microbiology Importance of microorganisms in food
- industry, and environment Classification and types of microorganisms
Unit 2 Microbial Cell Structure and Function
- Types of microorganisms associated with food Structure of bacteria
- yeasts, and viruses Significance of spores in food microbiology
Unit 3 Microbial Growth and Control
- Microbial growth and reproduction
- Growth curve of bacteria (lag, log, stationary
- death phase) Factors affecting microbial growth (temperature, pH, water activity) Physical and chemical methods for microbial control
Unit 4 Microbiology of Food and Fermentation
- Common foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms Fermentation and role of microbes in food production Beneficial microbes in dairy
- beverages, and probiotics
Unit 5 Food Spoilage and Preservation
- Microbial spoilage of different food products (meat
- vegetables etc.) Principles of food preservation (thermal
- biological methods etc.) Role of preservatives and hurdle technology Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering Level: UG Branch: Food Engineering & Technology Subject Code : BE03051011 Subject Name : Basic Microbiology
Unit 6 Foodborne Diseases and Safety
- Common foodborne pathogens (Salmonella
- etc.) Food intoxications vs. food infections HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and food safety regulations
Unit 7 Microbial Analysis of Food
- Sampling and microbiological examination of food Standard plate count
- coliform test, and other microbial assays Rapid detection methods for foodborne pathogens
Unit 8 Industrial and Environmental Microbiology
- Role of microorganisms in biotechnology and waste treatment Microbial enzymes in food processing Bioremediation and probiotics
Unit 9 Emerging Trends in Food Microbiology
- Genetically modified microorganisms (GMOs) in food Application of metagenomics in food safety Role of AI and automation in food microbiology
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