Department of Food Science and Nutrition


Fredric Caporaso, Ph.D.
Celestin Munimbazi, Ph.D.
Anuradha Prakash, Ph.D.

Bachelor of Science
Master of Science

Food science and nutrition is a multidisciplinary program which applies scientific concepts to the understanding of

the properties of food. Both the bachelor and master of science degree programs are designed to prepare students for direct employment in the food industry, government regulatory agencies, or further graduate studies.

Student work experience is encouraged with internship and job placement assistance provided by the food science faculty. There is a high demand for food science and nutrition graduates in the local food industry.

The food science and nutrition department is located in the Hashinger Science Center.

Students have the option of an emphasis in food science or nutrition. The food science emphasis has been approved by the Institute of Food Technologists, which allows our students to apply for approximately $200,000 in scholarships annually. This emphasis is concerned with the application of the physical, biological, and allied sciences to the processing, preservation, packaging, storage, evaluation, and utilization of foods. The nutrition emphasis addresses the biological role of nutrients with applications in wellness and human performance rather than clinical nutrition or dietetics. Nutrition is also integrated with other aspects of food science, including processing and storage effects. However, this program will prepare students to pursue an M.S.R.D. at an ADA approved institution. The program is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the food industry while providing the necessary background for those wishing to pursue graduate studies in food science, nutrition or related fields.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition

Emphasis in Food Science
natural science requirements (39 credits)
Phys 101 General Physics I 4

Math 110/111 Single Variable Calculus 8

Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3

Chem 140/150 General Chemistry and Laboratory 8

Chem 330/331 Organic Chemistry 8

Biol 201 or higher 4

Biol 307 Microbiology 4


food science requirements (37 credits)
Fsn 120 Introduction to Food Science
and Nutrition 3

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Fsn 210 Food Industry Study Tour 3

Fsn 330 Food Microbiology 4

Fsn 401 Food Chemistry 3

Fsn 402 Food Chemistry Laboratory 1

Fsn 403 Government Regulation of Foods 3

Fsn 405 Quality Control and Assurance 3

Fsn 411 Food Analysis 4

Fsn 420 Food Processing and Preservation 4

Fsn 440 Food Engineering 3

Fsn 494 Food Product Development 4


recommended electives

Fsn 210 Food Industry Study Tour* 3

Fsn 240 Food Science and Nutrition Lecture Series 3

Fsn 310 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3

Fsn 315 Food Ingredients 3

Fsn 323 Computer Applications 3

Fsn 339 Life Cycle and Clinical Nutrition 3

Fsn 341 Micronutrient Metabolism 3

Fsn 342 Macronutrient Metabolism 3

Fsn 380 Management and Marketing Fundamentals for Food Scientists 3

Fsn 431 Special Topics in Nutrition 3-12

Fsn 435, 436 Biochemistry 6

Fsn 437 Biochemistry Laboratory 1

Fsn 490 Internship 2-3

Fsn 491 Cooperative Education 3-6

Fsn 499 Individual Study 1-3

 

*can be taken a second time as an elective

total credits 76

Emphasis in Nutrition
natural science requirements (27 credits)

Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 4

Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3

Chem 140, 150 General Chemistry and Laboratory 8

Chem 330 Organic Chemistry 4

Biol 201 or higher 4

Biol 211 Physiology 4

nutrition requirements (44 credits)
Fsn 120 Introduction to Food Science
and Nutrition 3

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Fsn 201 International Nutrition: The World Food Crisis 3

Fsn 338 Nutrition and Human Performance 3

Fsn 339 Lifecycle and Clinical Nutrition 3

Fsn 341 Micronutrient Metabolism 3

Fsn 342 Macronutrient Metabolism 3

Fsn 401 Food Chemistry 3

Fsn 402 Food Chemistry Laboratory 1

Fsn 420 Food Processing and Preservation 4

Fsn 435 Biochemistry 3

Fsn 494 Food Product Development 3

electives (6 credits)
Biol 307 Microbiology 4

Fsn 210 Food Industry Study Tour 3-6

Fsn 312 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3

Fsn 315 Food Ingredients 3

Fsn 323 Computer Applications 3

Fsn 330 Food Microbiology 4

Fsn 350 Clinical Aspects of Food Science and Nutrition 3

Fsn 380 Management and Marketing Fundamentals for Food Scientists 3

Fsn 403 Government Regulations of Foods 3

Fsn 405 Quality Control and Assurance 3

Fsn 411 Food Analysis 4

Fsn 431 Special Topics in Nutrition 3-12

Fsn 436 Biochemistry 3

Fsn 437 Biochemistry Laboratory 1

Fsn 440 Food Engineering 3

Fsn 490 Independent Internship 2-3

Fsn 491 Cooperative Education 3-6

Fsn 499 Individual Study 1-3

total credits 77

electives (determined by graduate school intentions)

Physical therapy/Occupational therapy

Phys 101, 102 General Physics I, II 8

Phys 111, 112 General Physics I, II Laboratory 2

Psy (2 courses) 6

Biol 210 Human Anatomy 4

Medical/Dental/Pharmacy/Optometry

Phys 101, 102 General Physics I, II 8

Phys 111, 112 General Physics I, II Laboratory 2

Biol 210 Human Anatomy 4

Chem 331 Organic Chemistry 4

Minor in Nutrition
18 credits of which 9 must be upper division

Prerequisites Chem 140/150

required courses
Fsn 120 Introduction to Food Science
and Nutrition 3

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Fsn 201 International Nutrition 3

Select at least 9 credits from the following

Fsn 250 Food Science and Nutrition Lecture Series 1-3

Select at least 9 credits from the following

Fsn 338 Nutrition and Human Performance 3

Fsn 339 Lifecycle and Clinical Nutrition 3

Fsn 341 Micronutrient Metabolism 3

Fsn 342 Macronutrient Metabolism 3

Fsn 431 Special Topics in Nutrition 3-12

Fsn 435/436 Biochemistry 3,3

Fsn 437 Biochemistry Laboratory 1

Chem 435/436 Biochemistry 4,3

Fsn 490 Independent Internship 2-3

Fsn 491 Cooperative Education 3-6

Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition

The master of science in food science and nutrition is designed for students interested in obtaining advanced training in the application of the chemical and biological principles of the processing, preservation, and utilization of foods. See the Graduate Catalog for details.