FS 506
Food Microbiology Lab
Section: 001

Course Description

Laboratory experience to complement FS/MB 405. Skills in detecting and quantitating microorganisms and their toxins in foods. Application of colony and direct microscopic counts, most probable numbers, enzyme immunoassays, nucleic acid probes and computer modeling are used to understand the numbers and types of microorganisms or microbial end products in foods. Laboratory safety and oral and written reports are emphasized.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00105 Schaub Food Science Bui
Class Days:
M
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
12:35pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MB 351 and Corequisite: FS 405 or FS 505 R: 11FSMR, 11FSMS, or 11FSPHD Only