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BIOL 346

Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogen

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Standard

Overview

Description

Characteristics of foodborne pathogens, their detection, and outbreaks of foodborne illness.

Requirements

Prerequisites

BIOL 192

Recommended Preparation

BIOL 251MICR 276
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 192

Recommended Preparation

Recommended preparation: BIOL 251 or MICR 276

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify and describe foodborne pathogens and the illnesses they cause.
  • describe the methods used for detection and enumeration of microbial pathogens and indicator organisms in foods.
  • read, critique, and discuss scientific literature related to foodborne pathogens and illness outbreaks.
  • integrate their knowledge of food microbiology to communicate food safety information to healthcare professionals and the general public.