Information Regarding the Microbiology and Engineering of Sterilization Processes Course

2. Description of the Intensive 3-Day M&E Lecture-Problem Course

Course Objective:

The objective of this intensive three-day lecture/problem solving course is to develop an understanding of the basic principles of both the microbiology and the engineering aspects of sterilization processes in an intensive three-day lecture-problem course.  The content is directed toward heat processes, but the principles are applicable to all sterilization systems.

There are illustrative problems in each topic area of the M&E Course. In addition to the approximately 20 short problems, there are two instructor-led, case-study type sterilization/qualification problems: (1) physical qualification of the process and (2) biological qualification of the process.

Students' response, over the 30 years that the course has been taught, indicate that working the problems in the classroom was a major contributor to their educational experience.

You will need a scientific calculator and stright edge to work the problems in the course. please bring a calculator that you are familiar with using.

Who Should Attend:

Degreed scientists and technical managers involved in microbial control in the research, development and manufacture of food, medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

The course fee is $1,990 (USD) per person, which includes three books and continental breakfast, buffet lunch, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments. The course registration is limited to 35 students. This is a lecture-problem solving course, therefore the limited registration.

Accommodations:
A block of rooms will be reserved at the Marriott Suites, 2 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL, at a special rate of $135, single or double occupancy. Please call 800-228-9290 and metion that you are attending the "Pflug Course" to receive the special rate. The cut-off date for special 11 October, 2010. Please send registration forms as soon as you determine that you will be attending the course.

Transportation:
Chicago International Airport serves the area and transportation to the hotel can be arranged with American Taxi (Rate » $30); Phone: 849.566.3131. Transportation to Baxter from the hotel and back will be provided each day of the course.

If coming by private car, the facility is located just off the I-294 and the Deerfield Road Exit.