FOOD SCIENCE CURRICULUM

ASU Provides you with various opportunities to obtain the training you need in food science:

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Associate of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology degree requirements

General Education (19 Credits)
ENG 1003 Freshman English I
ENG 1013 Freshman English II
MATH 1023 College Algebra
BIOL 1101/03 Biology and Lab
HIST 2763/2773/POSC 2103 History
CD 1043/MIS 1503 Computers

Major Requirements (18 Credits)
FDST 2203 Introduction to Food Science
FDSC 2503 Food Safety and Sanitation - UAF on-line
FDST 2223 Principles of Food Processing
FDST 2213 Food Chemistry
FDST 3203 Food Quality Assurance
FDST 330V Food Technology Practicum (1-3 hr)

Required Support (26 Credits)

CHEM 1013/11 General Chemistry 1 and Lab
AGRI 3233 Agriculture Statistics
BSYS 2563 Business Communications
NURS 2203 Nutrition
MGMT 3123 Principles of Management
BIOL 2103/1 Microbiology and Lab
ECON 2313 Principles of Macroeconomics

Electives (9 Credits)
AGEC 1003 Introduction to Agricultural Business
ACCT 2023 Fundamentals of Accounting
CHEM 1023/21 General Chemistry II
AGRI 3653 Meat Processing
ECON 2323 Principles of Microeconomics
Total 69 credits

Minor in Food Science and Technology

This option is appropriate for those in a four year degree program who want to obtain specialized training in food science that will enable them gain competitive employment.

Course requirements

FDST 2203: Introduction to Food Science
FDST 2213: Food Chemistry
FDST 2223: Principles of Food Processing
FDST 3203: Food Quality Assurance
FDST 4213: Food and Health
ANSC 3653 Meat Science and Processing
Total 18 Credits

Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

This option is appropriate for those in a four year degree program who want to expand their employment opportunities without having to take extra credit hours towards their chosen degrees.

Course requirements

FDST 2203: Introduction to Food Science
FDST 2223: Principles of Food Processing
Choose 2 of the following (6 Credits)
FDST 2213: Food Chemistry
FDST 3203: Food Quality Assurance
FDST 4213: Food and Health
ANSC 3653 Meat Science and Processing
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Total 12 Credits