Food Science

School/College: CALS


Field of Study

A multidisciplinary field in which several traditional disciplines (chemistry, microbiology, engineering, business) are applied to solve problems in food processing, storage and distribution.

Possible Careers

Production supervisor; quality assurance scientist; food microbiologist; food process engineer; product development scientist; research scientist; physician; veterinarian.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • Food Science Club.
  • Most majors have an independent research experience or internship before graduating.
  • Students should have an interest in chemistry, mathematics, physics and biological sciences.

Selected Required Courses For the B.S. in Natural Sciences:

Intro Biology:
Biology 151-152; or Botany 130 and Zoology 101-102; or Biocore
Calculus:
Math 211 or 221
General Chemistry:
Chem 103-104; or Chem 109
Organic Chemistry:
Chem 343, 344 and 345
Physics:
Physics 103-104; or Physics 201-202; or Physics 207-208

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
Chem 103 or 109
Math
Biology 151; or Zoology 101-102 or Botany 130
Spring
Chem 104
Math
Biology 152; or Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102

Advisor

Departmental Office