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551-0365-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Experimental Food Microbiology and Biotechnology

Expt. Lebensmittelmikrobiologie und -biotechnologie

Lecturers: Prof. em. Leo Meile, Prof. Dr. Martin Loessner, PD Dr. Markus Schuppler
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin Loessner
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:45

Abstract

Teaching of basic experimental knowledge for detection and identification of relevant micro-organisms in food. Various practical experiments were accompanied by theoretic introductions to the different topics. The students become acquainted with state-of-the-art methods with main focus on modern molecular techniques for the rapid detection of food borne pathogens.

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
Es wird nur der Hauptexaminator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Expt. Lebensmittelmikrobiologie und -biotechnologie
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 4. Viertel des Herbstsemesters (beschränkt auf max. 24 Teilnehmende) Als Vorbereitung für das Praktikum, wird der Besuch der LV Lebensmittel-Mikrobiologie (752-4005-00 V) dringend empfohlen.
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFV B 42.1)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFV C 42)
100 h semesterly

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