MVFH 805 : (Milk Hygiene and Control (II

Department

Department of Food Hygiene

Academic Program

Master in Food hygiene control

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The curriculum presents the physical and chemical characteristics of milk and its products, heat treatments of milk, factors affecting the quantity and quality of milk, sources of contamination of milk and its products, diseases transmitted through milk and its products, how to prevent pathogens, food poisoning, starters, indicator organisms, detergents and disinfectants of food factories. Mastitis, antibiotics residues and pesticides in milk and milk products, detection methods, HACCP system and application methods in dairy factories, dairy products manufacturing, and how to protect consumers from adulteration and matching with Libyan standard specifications.

Intended learning outcomes

(Knowledge & understand)

1.

To acquaint student with the different technological methods for the manufacture and preservation of milk and its products and its scientific basics.

2.

To acquaint student with the types of starters used in production of dairy products and fermented milk.

3.

To acquaint student with pathogenic microorganisms, spoilage of milk and how to limit their growth.

4.

The student should be familiar with the hygienic conditions of dairy industries.

5.

The student should be familiar with the methods of analyzing and evaluating milk and its products.

(Mental skills)

1.

The student analyses and evaluates information in field of dairy sciences and used as standard to solve problems.

2.

The student should link between different knowledge to solve professional problems.

3.

The student should assess the risks in professional practices in dairy sciences field.

4.

The student should design and conduct experiments to reach a logical conclusion to solve basic manufacturing problems.

5.

The student should collect evidence to explain phenomena and assess risks.

(Practical & professional skills)

1.

The student should master the basic and modern skills in the field of dairy science.

2.

The student should be able to write and evaluate professional reports.

3.

The student should identify the problems of storing dairy products and the causes resulting from manufacturing processes.

4.

The student should control spoilage processes that occur to raw milk and dairy products.

5.

The student should judge and evaluate milk and dairy products physically, chemically and microbiologically.

(Generic and transferable skills)

1.

The student should be able to use modern technology.

2.

.The student should be able to solve problems.

3.

The student should be able to communicate written and oral.

4.

The student should be able to work in a team.

5.

The student should be able to use information technology for development to serve the development of professional practice in dairy field.

Teaching and learning methods

1. Theoretical lectures and practical lessons supported by tables, drawings and pictures by using Data Show Projector.

2. The theoretical and practical notes of the course.

3. Library of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

4. Office hours with faculty staff member.

5. Using the international information network (internet).

6. Case studies and discussion panels.

Methods of assessments

Evaluation number

Evaluation methods

Evaluation period

Evaluation weight

Percentage

Evaluation date (week)

First assessment

Written exam

One hour

20

20%

mid-semester (8)

Second assessment

Oral exam

unspecified

10

10%

end of the semester (16)

Third assessment

A written exam for practical lessons with a laboratory experiment

Two hours

20

20%

end of the semester (15)

Fourth assessment

Written exam

Three hours

50

50%

end of the semester (16)

Total

100 Score

100%

References:-

1. Modern Food Microbiology .

2. Dairy Microbiology Handbook .

3. Dairy Processing Handbook .

4. Foodborne Microbial Pathogens.