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BILD 24Learning Microbiology through Fermented Food

4 units · BILD · UC San Diego

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.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

One of the options in (2)

  • Cognitive Science with Specialization in Neuroscience (B.S.)
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.)