SYLLABUS

Food Fermentation

Food Science and Technology 611

Winter 2006

January 4– March 17

MWF12:00 PM to 12:50 PM Lecture

Th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM /1:00 PM-4:00 PM Lab

Rooms 114 (lecture) and 136 (lab) Parker Food Science & Technology Building

Course description: Microbiology, biochemistry, and processing of fermented foods. 

Objectives:

Students will become knowledgeable in the following topics:

·        Identity, characteristics, and sources of microorganisms in food fermentations.

·        Metabolic activities of microorganisms and their influence on product attributes.

·        Interactions between microorganisms.

·        Processing of fermented foods.

·        Growth, maintenance, and preservation of microbial starter cultures.

·        Problems that may arise during fermentations and solutions.

Important dates:

Jan 17 Tue, deadline for Winter Quarter students to withdraw from or enroll in and pay for Student Health Insurance

Recommended References:

Permanent Reserve in Agriculture Library:

Kosikowski, F.V. 1997. Cheese and fermented milk foods. Frank Kosikowski and Vikram Mistry, Brooktondale, N. Y.

Fox, P.F. 1993. Cheese : chemistry, physics, and microbiology, London ; New York: Chapman & Hall,.

Microbiology and biochemistry of cheese and fermented milk. 1997. New York, Blackie Academic & professional.

Reserve Shelf in Agriculture Library:

Salminen, S. and A. vonWright. 1993. Lactic acid bacteria. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY.

Wood, J. B. 1985. Microbiology of fermented foods. Volumes I and II. . Elsevier Applied Science Publishers. London, England

Grading Criteria:

Exam 1                            100

Exam 2                            100

Exam 3                            100

Group Project                  100

Worksheets & Reports    100

Total                               500

Grade Percentage

A                90.0 - 100

A-        89.0 - 89.9

B+              88.0 - 88.9

B                80.0 - 87.9

B-        79.0 - 79.9

C+             78.0 - 78.9

C                70.0 - 77.9

C-        59.0 - 69.9

D+             58.0 - 58.9

D-              50.0 - 57.9

E                0.0 - 49.9

Academic Integrity (Academic Misconduct)

Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities.  Thus, The Ohio State University and the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University’s Code of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty.  Students must recognize that failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the University’s Code of Student Conduct and this syllabus may constitute “Academic Misconduct.”

The Ohio State University’s Code of Student Conduct (Section 3335-23-04) defines academic misconduct as: “Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process.”  Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and possession of unauthorized materials during an examination.  Ignorance of the University’s Code of Student Conduct is never considered an “excuse” for academic misconduct, so I recommend that you review the Code of Student Conduct and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic misconduct.

If we suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, we are obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on Academic Misconduct.  If COAM determines that you have violated the University’s Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the sanctions for the misconduct could include a failing grade in this course and suspension or dismissal from the University.

If you have any questions about the above policy or what constitutes academic misconduct in this course, please contact either Dr. Wang or Dr. Alvarez.

Other sources of information on academic misconduct (integrity) to which you can refer include:

The Committee on Academic Misconduct web pages (oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html)

Ten Suggestions for Preserving Academic Integrity

(oaa.osu.edu/coam/ten-suggestions.html)

Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity (www.northwestern.edu/uacc/8cards.html)

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