BILD 24. Learning Microbiology through Fermented Food (4 units)
Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/BIOL.html#bild24
Description
Students will prepare fermented foods and learn the microbiology and biochemistry behind some staple dishes in communities around the world. The course will describe the role of microbes as food-makers and contributors to well-being and will explore related traditional dishes. Students will develop a 360 degree vision of how and why what we eat shapes who we are. Students will develop a strong sense of belonging to the community where they live and appreciation of microbiology in their life.
Prerequisite courses
BILD 24 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have BILD 24 as a prerequisite.