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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
STAL0001-2  Methods of molecular biology in food sciences and technology

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in Food Science and technologyFirst semester3
Lecturer :  Daniel Portetelle
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Three axes :
1. Enzymatic analysis: theoretical reminders, use of enzymes as quantity determination and diagnostic tools; applications in food industries; perspectives.
2. Immunochemical analysis: theoretical reminders, immunoenzymatic analysis (ELISA), Western blot, immunochromatography, agglutination, biosensors; other techniques; specific applications in food industries; perspectives.
3. Use of genetic techniques: theoretical and practical approaches; fingerprinting, tracability and certification; detecting foodborne pathogens, transgenic products, animal and vegetal species; perspectives in food industries.
Practical approaches and demonstration of some techniques.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Overview of recents developments in food analysis using molecular biology approaches. Description of techniques and material used in the control of intrinsic food quality.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basic knowledge in molecular biology and especially in enzymology, microbiology, immunochemistry and genetic engineering.
Recommended or required readings :  
Text notes.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination
Contacts :  
Portetelle, Daniel (Professeur ordinaire)
Biologie animale et microbienne
081 62 23 54
daniel.portetelle@ulg.ac.be


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