School Of Science And HealthFermentation ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300504.2
Discipline: FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic sciences with a sound knowledge of microbiology
Equivalent Units
MI304A - Fermentation Practicum
Prerequisite
300300 Microbiology 1 OR 300321 Microbiology 2
About this Unit
Fermentation forms an essential component of most biotechnological processes. From the standpoint of biotechnology, it is used to describe any process for the production of a product/service by the culture of microorganisms. This unit will cover the principles, applications, current status and new developments in fermentation science. It will provide an understanding of the different stages involved in a fermentation process, starting from the isolation of a desired organism through to the recovery of a product. The different modes of fermentation will also be dealt with. The applications will focus on commercial fermentations.