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Microorganisms for innovation and sustainability in the food sector - Microorganisms for innovation and sustainability in the food sector (Theory)  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S010802

Teacher

Giovanna Felis

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/16 - AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 3, 2025 al Jun 13, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Program

The teaching program includes the following topics:
1. basic concepts concerning pro-technological microorganisms: starters, added cultures, protective cultures and probiotics.
2. Approaches for the selection and production of microrganisms for the development of innovative products.
3. The health aspects of probiotics and prebiotics with a regulatory framework.

Bibliography

Vai alla bibliografia
Visualizza la bibliografia con Leganto, strumento che il Sistema Bibliotecario mette a disposizione per recuperare i testi in programma d'esame in modo semplice e innovativo.

Didactic methods

Lectures in the classroom and discussion of specific articles. Multimedia materials (videos) may be used to view before specific lessons in order to then be able to discuss them in the classroom.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam consists in the discussion of a project created and/or feasible in the laboratory concerning the use of microorganisms to achieve specific objectives of sustainability and innovation. The discussion will include the preparation of a presentation (eg powerpoint) of about 15 minutes and a subsequent discussion in relation to the contents of the course connected to it.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation criteria are: - degree of study of the topic; - completeness and understanding of the information reported; - language skills; - ability to make connections between different topics relevant to the chosen theme; - reasoning skills (e.g. hypotheses for setting up experiments/studies).

Exam language

Italiano

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