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FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODSCI/MICROBIO 325
Course Description

Principles of food preservation, epidemiology of foodborne illness, agents of foodborne illness, food fermentations and biotechnology.

Prerequisties

MICROBIO 101 , MICROBIO 303 , or MM&I 301 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.24

7.83% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.15%

-0.92% from Historical

A Rate
40.38%

91.23% from Historical

Class Size
52

-37.9% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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