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Food Technology
FOOD 1021 - Introduction to Food Microbiology

Covers organisms that spoil our food, those we use to preserve and improve our food, and those associated with foods that can cause illness and disease. Discusses ways of preventing contamination and growth of microorganisms in our food. BCIT issues a statement of completion to those who achieve 70% pass grade. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert (3 Credits)

Winter 2010


 26 Weeks$483.00CRN: 18853
   DIS
Start any time this Winter. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Note: This self-paced distance learning course is paper-based.  You can register any time and have 6 months from the date of registration to complete it.  There are 2 assignments and 1 exam.  Be sure to go to the Bookstore to order the mandatory course materials and to make shipping arrangements: http://www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ Contact Sharon_Cameron@bcit.ca or phone 604.432.8723 if you have any questions. 
Note: Correspondence format.
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