Probiotic Microorganisms: Biotechnology and Applications
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge related to the taxonomy and physiology of probiotic microorganisms, to the understanding of the mechanisms through which probiotics interact with the physiology of the host, to the learning of the scientific research strategies adopted to determine these mechanisms, to aspects related to the production technologies of probiotic microorganisms. The course also aims to provide students with the knowledge related to the regulations in force in the probiotic field.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to critically evaluate products containing probiotics, both from a microbiological and technological point of view. Furthermore, students will be able to establish the most suitable criteria for the selection of a microorganism to be used as a probiotic and for the scientific evaluation of its effectiveness.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
AGR/16 - AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Guglielmetti Simone Domenico
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Upon appointment
Videocall (Webex, Google Meet) or Office (Piazza della Scienza 4, Piano 4, Ufficio 4068 20126, Milano)