Course Description:

This course is designed to be an introductory course which emphasizes basics of milk composition, milk quality, basic unit operations in milk handling and processing, and aspects of testing of milk and milk products.

Location:

Dairy Products Technology Center, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Cost:$345.00 if postmarked by September 30, 2011. $395.00 if paid after that date.

Course Schedule:

Day 1

7:30 a.m.         Registration

8:00 a.m.         Course Design & Objectives, Introductions                            
8:30 a.m.         Introduction to Milk and Dairy Foods                                         

9:45 a.m.         BREAK

10:00 a.m.       Basic Review Dairy Microbiology                                    
11:30 a.m.       Basic Review of Dairy Chemistry                                    

12:00 p.m.       Lunch

1:00 p.m.         Basic Review of Dairy Chemistry                                   
1:45 p.m.         On Farm Milk Quality, Safety & Sanitation                     
                                                                                                     
3:15 p.m.         BREAK

3:30p.m.          On Farm Milk Quality, Safety and Sanitation (Tour)       
4:30 p.m.         Review, Q&A                                                                   
                                                                                                                      
5:00 p.m.         Adjourn

Day 2

8:30 a.m.         Recap of Dairy 1 Materials and Plans for Day 2                            
9:00 a.m.         Physical Properties of Milk & Their Significance                       

10:00 a.m.       BREAK

10:15 a.m.      Biochemical and Physical Changes/Interaction in Milk and
                        Their Significance                                                                          

12:00 p.m.       LUNCH

1:00 p.m.         Unit Operation in Milk Processing                                                
3:00 p.m.         Course Review & Evaluations                                                       

3:30 p.m.         Adjourn

Group Discounts Available:
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Refund Policy
All registration cancellations will be subject to the following limitations:

Full Refund
Registrants who cancel by phone at least two weeks prior to the first day of the course (less a $60 service charge).

No Refund
Registrants who cancel less than two weeks prior to the first day of the course.

In the event of insufficient enrollment, DPTC reserves the right to cancel the course and provide a full refund to registrants.

Lodging Information

For more information contact:
Laurie Jacobson: ljacobso@calpoly.edu or (805) 305-5056

Course Sponsors
Dairy Products Technology Center
California Dairy Research Foundation