Microorganisms, though invisibly small, collectively make up the majority of the living matter on Earth and have profound influences on many aspects of our lives. This unit will draw on contemporary, real-world examples to explore the influence and impact of microorganisms - both positive and detrimental - on human activities and aspirations. Students will be introduced briefly to the ecology and...

During processing, storage, and utilization of food, changes occur in the chemistry of major components, in properties and interactions among components. These changes can affect food quality, food safety, as well as the access of food into global markets. Food can also become contaminated with chemicals, from farm to the consumer. Examples of food contaminants include pesticides, veterinary drugs...

This unit contains a series of case studies, selected from different areas of agriculture,for example, horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetablecropping, dairy, water policy. Within each case study, the student will considercomplex problems from an industry perspective, taking on the role of a consultant toprovide practical recommendations for addressing the presented...