FISH 315 — Fish Microbiology
Agriculture · University of Ghana
Introduction to general microbiology. Fish micro-organisms & pathogens – types, morphological characteristics, processes, mechanisms, disease and prevention. Microbial causes of fish spoilage-enzymatic breakdown of fish molecules, roles of glycolytic and autolytic enzymes. Food and water-borne diseases, fish infections and intoxication. Microbiological methods for assessment of fish quality . Spoilage of fish and influence of temperature. Food contamination and public health microbiology. Importance of potable water in fish processing. Microbial risk assessment, quality control, and microbiological standards in fish consumption and international trade. Sampling, culture techniques, and analysis. Microbial preservation techniques to preserve fish quality and increase shelf life. Survey of tropical fish processing methods including traditional and industrial. Genetic modification of fish and their importance in aquaculture. Nutrient interactions and fish health. Fish immunology. Introduction to fish endocrinology with particular reference to the pituitary hormones, testicular and ovarian steroids and their importance in fish reproduction.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- AGEC 211 — Microeconomics (Principles and Applications to Households and Firms)
- AGEC 212 — Macroeconomics (Principles and Applications to Economy of Ghana)
- AGEN 201 — Agriculture Engineering II
- AGEX 204 — Vacation Rural Community Experience
- AGEX 206 — Approaches to Extension
- AGEX 211 — Food Safety and Quality Standards
- AGEX 213 — Rural Development and Participatory Methodologies
- AGEX 415 — NGO Development and Management
- AGRC 200 — Long Vacation Practicals
- AGRC 212 — Introductory Statistics
- ANIM 212 — Elements of Microbiology and Immunology
- ANIM 418 — Animal Health and Physiology
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).