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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course discusses the biochemical process of fermentation and the characteristics of fermented foods. The open online course is taught on the HarvardX platform under the collaboration of edX and Harvard University and is taught over a duration of 14 weeks.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Certification Course explains the role of microbial growth in fermenting and preserving food. The learners will get a chance to explore the history of food and beverage fermentation and its role in food processing like changing and enhancing different tastes, flavors and aromas in food.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Training Course is a self-paced course that is taught at the introductory level. The course is delivered by Pia Sorensen and Roberto Kolter of Harvard Medical School. The course will be taught with the help of online course materials and at-home exercises. After the completion of exams, students will receive a course certificate by paying the course fee. For the free cost, the candidates will get a limited duration of access to the self-paced programme. 

The Highlights

  • Shareable certificate upon completion
  • Self-paced course 
  • 14 weeks duration
  • 2 to 3 hours weekly study
  • English medium
  • Online course materials
  • Hands-on, at-home exercises
  • Graded assignments and exams

Programme Offerings

  • Shareable Certificate upon completion
  • Self-paced Course
  • 14 weeks duration
  • 2 to 3 Hours Weekly Study
  • English medium
  • Online Course Materials
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Graded Assignments and Exams

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 20789yesHarvard University, Cambridge

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course provides students with two options wherein the free course option will give access to study materials on a limited scale. To get unlimited access to online course materials along with assignments, exams and the course certificate, students should opt for the paid course. The course fee is Rs. 20,789  only.

Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course Fee Structure

Course

Amount

Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes

Rs. 20,789  /-


What you will learn

Knowledge of BiologyKnowledge of Microbiology

After finishing the Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course, you will gain insights into the following topics:

  • Have a greater understanding and appreciation of fermented foods and their history, culture and science
  • Have a deeper knowledge of beneficial microbes to preserve food and harmful microbes that can contaminate food
  • Have examined the underlying chemistry and microbiology of different kinds of fermentation through hands-on experiments— and honed your skills in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Learned the scientific principles and application of instruments used for chemical and microbial characterization
  • Explored the chemistry of flavor molecules including the physiology of flavor and the microbial reactions that produce flavor molecules and other metabolites

Admission Details

Given below are the steps to enroll in the Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Training Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://www.edx.org/course/fermentation-cooking-with-microbes.

Step 2: Click on the enroll option in the course description.

Step 3: When the tap opens, enter your name, email id and password and create a new account.

Step 4: Once your account is created you can choose the course name and enroll.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the total length of the course in weeks?

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Online Course covers a total of 14 weeks.

2: Will I get any placement opportunities through the course?

No, the Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Certification Course does not offer placement help to students.

3: How much time should I spend on the course on a weekly basis?

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course requires students to spend 2 to 4 hours per week.

4: Do I require any experience to attend the course?

No, it is an introductory level course that does not require any experience.

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