SCDT502 – Dairy Microbiology and Preservation
Module code
SCDT502
Module title
Dairy Microbiology and Preservation
Prescription
To provide the student with the knowledge to be able to apply microbiological and food safety principles to the production and preservation of a range of dairy products. \r\n\r\nThey will be able to evaluate the risks to the dairy industry of pathogens in product and determine the quality and monitoring processes required.\r\n
Programmes
- SC1401
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes: On the successful completion of this module, the student will be able to: 1.Explain the reproduction and growth requirements of microorganisms in the dairy industry and how the product environment supports these requirements. 2.Explain measures to control microorganism growth. 3. Compare the microbiology of dairy products and interpret microbiological data related to these products. 4.Explain hygiene, food safety and good manufacturing principles to control microbiological risks in the dairy industry.
- Content
- - Classification and identification of bacteria - Reproduction and growth of bacteria - Microbial reproduction - Growth requirements - Dairy product, packaging, storage environments - Pathogens, food spoilage organisms and starters - Control of microbial growth – Physical and chemical - Microbiological testing and specification - Preservation and inhibitory substances - Food safety principles and introduction to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) - Hygiene, cleaning – in-place technology - Bacteria in milk - Butter microbiology - Milk powder microbiology - Casein microbiology - Cheese microbiology - Monitoring of product for microbiology quality - Thermal processing in the dairy industry - Basics of quantitative thermal processing
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will include: - Inquiry based learning, problem solving and discussion - Online Moodle activities - Microbiology practicals in specialist laboratory - Guest lectures - Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including workbooks, lectures, group activities, discussion, independent learning, and assignments - Industry based assessment activity.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- A reading list will be supplied by the lecturer at commencement of the module which will be updated annually. Access to microbiology laboratory facilities and resources and associated technical support is required for this module. Computer access to Moodle.
