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Food Science Programs

The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences offers three degree programs in Food Science: Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Bachelor of Science in Food Business, and Bachelor of Science in Culinology®. These programs have been designed to incorporate courses in Basic Science, Food Science and Engineering, and Business to prepare students for careers in industry and government or for post-graduate training. The programs include experiential learning and opportunities to interact with established businesses and governmental agencies as part of the undergraduate experience. A minor concentration may also be earned in this discipline.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

The Bachelor of Science in Food Science focuses on how food goes from a crop to the point where consumers buy and use these products. Food science uses the principles of basic science (biology, chemistry, and physics) to improve processing, preservation, and safety of food products. There are two tracks to the food science degree: food science and beverage science.

Freshman

BIO 101
General Biology

3
And
BIO 101LGeneral Biology Lab

1

ENG 101English Composition I

3
ENG 102English Composition II

3
FSI 101Fundamentals of Food Science

3
HIS
History Elective

3
MAT 105College Algebra

3
PHI 207Introduction to Logic & Critical Thinking

3
ECO
Economics Elective

3
SPE 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
THE
Theology Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:31

Sophomore

ART/FNA/MUS
Fine Arts Elective

3

BIO 370/HSC 370Microbiology

3
And
BIO 370LMicrobiology Lab

1

CHE 141General College Chemistry I

3
And
CHE 141LGeneral Chemistry I Lab

1

CHE 142General College Chemistry II

3
And
CHE 142LGeneral Chemistry II Lab

1

ENG
Literature Elective

3
FSI 270/BIO 270/HSC 270Human Nutrition

3
FSI 295Certification of Standing in Food Science

0

FSI 370Food Processing & Preservation

3
And
FSI 370L
Food Processing & Preservation Laboratory

1

HIS
History Elective

3
MAT 160Introductory Statistics

3
Total Credit Hours:31

Junior

CHE 201Organic Chemistry I

3
And
CHE 201LOrganic Chemistry I Lab

1

FSI
Food Science Elective

4
FSI 310Food Laws, Standards. & Regulations

2
FSI 330Food Safety & Hazard Analysis

3

FSI 350Food Microbiology

3
And
FSI 350L
Food Microbiology Laboratory

1

MAT 240Applied Calculus

3

PHY 151General Physics I

3
And
PHY 151LGeneral Physics I Laboratory

1

PSY/SOC
Psychology or Sociology Elective

3
THE
Theology Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:30

Senior

BUS 252Principles of Marketing

3

BIO 360/CHE 360Biochemistry

4
Or
CHE 360/BIO 360Biochemistry

4

FSI 405Food Engineering and Manufacturing

3
And
FSI 405LFood Engineering & Manufacturing Laboratory

1

FSI 409Senior Seminar I

1
FSI 410Senior Seminar II

1

FSI 417Food Chemistry

3
And
FSI 417L
Food Chemistry Laboratory

1

FSI 425Food Composition Analysis & Quality Assurance

3
And
FSI 425LFood Composition Analysis & Quality Assurance Laboratory

1

FSI 457Product Development

3
And
FSI 457LProduct Development Lab

1

FSI 495Graduation Certification

0
PHI
Philosophy Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:28

Total Credit Hours: 120

Summary

Biology 8
Business 3
Chemistry 16
English 9
Economics 3
Fine Arts 3
Food Science 41
Mathematics 9
Philosophy 6
Physics 4
Social Sciences 9
Speech 3
Theology 6

Total Credit Hours: 120