Microbiologia Alimentar

To gain an understanding of the different roles that microorganisms play in their multifactorial interaction with foodstuffs. Understand the basic transformations that microbers perform on food, namely their role in production of fermented food products and on the deterioration of foods. To understand why and how some microorganisms cause diseases in man when they are present in foods. To gain basic knowledge on patogenicity mechanisms related to foodborne microbes. To appreciate the importance of ecology in Food Microbiology. To critically evaluate the different methods available for detection and characterization of microorganisms present in foods.