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752-4020-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Experimental Food Microbiology for Biologists

Expt. Lebensmittelmikrobiologie für Biologen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin Loessner, PD Dr. Markus Schuppler, Dr. Yang Shen
Number of participants limited to 12 Prerequisites: It is recommended to attend the course Lebensmittel-Mikrobiologie (752-4005-00L) as a preparation. The course can only be booked via the Biology Student secretariat General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:52

Abstract

Teaching of basic experimental knowledge for detection and identification of microorganisms in food. Practical experiments were accompanied by theoretical introductions. Students become acquainted with classical and state-of-the-art molecular techniques for the rapid detection of food borne pathogens and experiments in dependence on current research topics of the Laboratory of Food Microbiology.

Objective

Introduction of methods and techniques of food microbiology

Content

Teaching of basic experimental knowledge for detection and identification of foodborne pathogens by applying state-of-the-art techniques as well as modern molecular techniques for the rapid identification of relevant foodborne pathogens.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts were provided at the start of the course

Literature

- Krämer: "Lebensmittel-Mikrobiologie" (Ulmer; UTB) - Süssmuth et al.: "Mikrobiologisch-Biochemisches Praktikum" (Thieme)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Schriftliche Prüfung am letzten Praktikumstag.Es gilt eine 100%-ige Anwesenheitspflicht.Abmeldung: Wenn Sie sich von einem Kurs, der Ihnen zugeteilt wurde, aus zwingenden Gründen abmelden müssen, melden Sie sich spätestens vier Wochen vor Kursbeginn schriftlich beim Kursverantwortlichen ab, bei Kursen im 1. Viertel gilt eine Abmeldefrist von einer Woche. Zusätzlich muss auch das D-BIOL Studiensekretariat informiert werden (Email-CC [email protected]), damit die Belegung gelöscht wird. Ansonsten gilt der Kurs als "nicht-bestanden".

Registration & Places

Max Places
20
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Expt. Lebensmittelmikrobiologie für Biologen
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 3. Viertel des Herbstsemesters
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.2)
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.2)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.2)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.2)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
100 h semesterly

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