Information on basic concepts about microorganisms, sources of microbial contamination, factors affecting the growth of microorganisms, product-related diseases and product protection methods is to give.

Microorganisms. sources of contamination. Factors affecting the reproduction of microorganisms (internal factors, external factors). Product protection methods (prevention of contamination, removal of contaminants from products, prevention of microbial growth, killing of microorganisms). Epidemiology and control of pathogens.