Microbial Biotechnology

The course deals with the genotypic characteristics of the main microbial groups involved in the food industry and with the main molecular methods employed in modern microbiological laboratories. The course will also provide the fundamental knowledge related to biotechnological aspects of industrial fermentation processes.

Main purpose: to supply the basic operative and cultural means for a better control and exploitation of microorganism in the food sector. After course the student will be able to individuate the strategies for the set-up of biotechnological process and monitoring the main parameters which influence the fermentation processes.