The goal of this course is to provide the students with in-depth knowledge on the use of fermentation and omics technologies for the development of novel starters, probiotics, and biocatalysts for the food industry, the study of foodborne bacterial pathogens, and the valorization of food waste and residues. The format consists of lectures, case studies, problems sets, and student presentations.

Expected Results

Knowledge and Understanding
The results defined by this descriptor are pursued through lectures, didactic laboratories and seminars foreseen in the course of teaching. The student will acquire knowledge of the use of omics techniques for the characterization and genetic improvement of microbial biocatalysts of food interest.

Applying knowledge and understanding
What is defined by this descriptor is achieved through lectures, laboratory exercises, and multimedia presentations in which the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to apply general knowledge to specific case studies

Making judgements
On the basis of what is specified by the following descriptor, the course aims to provide students with all the necessary tools to be able to analyze and interpret experimental results and practical cases concerning microbial bioprocesses of food interest, in order to develop their own thinking. critic.

Communication skills
The ability is developed: in the classroom, through the active involvement of students through multimedia presentations that allow you to evaluate communication skills and the correct ownership of scientific language; outside the classroom, through direct interaction with the teacher, in person or via the web.

Learning skills
The student is involved in reading technical-scientific articles on topics related to the topics of the program to stimulate the understanding of the text and the critical analysis of its content.