Spanish & International Health
Benefits of minoring in Food Science & Nutrition
The food industry is a global effort that requires highly skilled individuals with strong science knowledge and technical skills. Minoring in food science isn’t "just about food but about the entire process," including food chemistry, safety and biotechnology. Some objective of these courses include:
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Preparation for a career in the global food industry
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Education in development of sustainable food systems
Food Science Courses
FDSC 2140
Food Resources and Society
Introduces the basics of food science (food chemistry, food microbiology, and food processing principles) and relates how advances in food science have paralleled societal advances and created social controversy.
FDSC 4010
Food Chemistry I
Basic composition, structure, and properties of food and the chemistry of changes occurring during processing utilization
FDSC 4500
Inquiry into Inequity
Expands undergraduate learning by application of the scientific method. Uses local and national data to conduct an effective food drive in the community and research disparities among college students regarding access to healthy food.