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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Food Microbiology Certification is meant for the undergraduate level. It is an elective course and it is offered online. It is suitable for the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Niranjan Raj. S (Department of Studies in Microbiology, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri) is the instructor for the Food Microbiology Certification course on the NPTEL website.

Dr. Niranjan Raj. S has 18 years of teaching at the postgraduate level and research experience. Food microbiology deals with the study of the micro-organisms that occupy and contaminate food. Microbes are used for the production of food ingredients, foods, food supplements, etc.

Micro-organisms are also extensively used in the fermentative production, processing, and preservation of different types of beverages and foods. Studying microbes in food and the effects of microbial contamination is important to ensure safety in food processing, food production, food storage, and food preservation. This course gives an insight into the science behind such microbes and their effect on food.

The Highlights

Basic undergraduate level, elective course
E-certification programme
Online learning from an instructor
Duration: 12 weeks

Programme Offerings

online learning
assessments
Online exams
proctored exam
assignments
e certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	KSOU Mysore

The Food microbiology certification fee is a free learning course, provided by Swayam NPTEL website.

Course	Fee
Food microbiology	NIL

Eligibility Criteria

There are no prerequisites to enrol for this online course by Swayam NPTEL. The students from Indian universities, studying Agricultural and Food Engineering are eligible for this course.

Education

The applicants registering for the Food microbiology certification course by Swayam NPTEL need to be undergraduates studying Agricultural and Food Engineering.

Certification Qualifying Details

Assessments and assignments conducted during the term will be considered for internal exam marks. This carries 30 percent for the overall result. The exam will have 100 questions. This carries 70 percent of the overall result.

To be eligible for a certificate and credit transfer, it is mandatory to score a minimum of 40 percent in the in-course assessment and a minimum of 40 percent in the end term proctored exam, separately.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Microbiology

The expected outcomes of registering and going through this Food microbiology training are as outlined below:

Obtain familiarity with the basic concepts of food microbiology
Learn about microbes
Understand the impacts of microbial contamination on health
Understand the principles to ensure food safety and their effective preservation

Who it is for

Agricultural Engineer

The Food microbiology Certification syllabus is suitable for undergraduate students studying Agricultural and Food Engineering and it can be taken up by those studying this degree.

Admission Details

The e-certificate from NPTEL will be given at the end of the course.

The steps to be followed for registering for the Food Microbiology certification course by Swayam NPTEL are very easy. The complete process of enrolment may easily be finished in just under a few minutes.

Step 1: Visit this link, that gives details about this certification programme on the Swayam NPTEL portal: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/ and click on the ‘Sign in / Register’ button.

Step 2: You can log in to SWAYAM using a SWAYAM account, Facebook, Google, or Microsoft.

Step 3: Once the online registration form is open for registration by candidates, it will be possible to check the exam centers, in which cities the exams will be conducted. The conditions you need to be agreed on will also be listed.

Application Details

When the registration form is open for enrolment on the website, further announcements will be made. Other details will also be furnished online such as the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions one has to agree to when the form is filled. If there are any changes, they would be declared at that time, on the same website.

The Syllabus

Introduction to food and nutrition
Introduction to Food Microbiology
History, Development and Scope of Food Microbiology
Microorganisms in Food

Food as Substrate for Microbes
Microbial Growth in Foods
Characteristics of Microorganisms in Food

Enzymes
Sterilizing Equipment
Laminar Air Flow

Cultivation of Microorganisms (Part – 1)
Cultivation of Microorganisms ( Part - 2)
Control of Microorganisms in Foods (Part - 1)

Food spoilage by Microorganisms ( Part – 1)
Food Spoilage by Microorganisms (Part - 2)
Microbial Spoilage of Poultry / Fish / Meat / Eggs
Mycotoxins in Poultry

Edible Mushroom and Preservation
Food Borne Diseases (Part - 1)
Food Borne Diseases (Part - 2)

Food Poisoning
Food Adulteration, Contaminants and Detection
Basic Principle of Food Preservation

Modern Technologies in Food Preservation
Principal / Traditional techniques of food protection in food preservation
Downstream Processing of Fermented Food Products

Fermented Foods – Traditional
Probiotics and Prebiotics
Acidophilus Milk
Fermented dairy products

Yeast Fermentation and its Products
Fermenter
Vinegar

Wine
Beer
Distilled Spirits

Single cell Protein
Food Laws and Regulations
HACCP and ISO
Trends in Modern food Microbiology

Evaluation process

The Food microbiology certification course by Swayam NPTEL is a free course, for students interested in learning. But if the student needs a certificate for the training completed, it is mandatory to register online and also, write the proctored exam conducted by NPTEL.

It should be done in person, at any of the allotted exam centres. The details such as the date and time of the examination have not yet been announced on the NPTEL web-page.

Instructors

KSOU Mysore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are some of the uses of obtaining a certification course from NPTEL?

Getting an online certificate from NPTEL will showcase a student’s advanced knowledge and skill level. This will boost their employment opportunities, upon completion of their degree. This will lead to more successful career growth in the future.

2: Will job prospects improve because of this course?

A certification by NPTEL has proven to give candidates a competitive edge in openings for employment. It is also considered to be high in value in the field of research.

3: Is it mandatory to write the written test for the certificate?

The proctored exam conducted by NPTEL has to be written in person at any one of the designated exam centres. There is no online test.

4: Is there any sample content available to assist preparation for the certification exam?

No, there is no sample content for the preparation of the certification test.

5: Do I have to pass any screening test to be eligible for this course?

Currently, this certification course does not require a candidate to pass any screening test.