What you will learn in this course
In this online course in Food Science you will:
- learn the chemistry behind food components,
- study the safety of our food supply,
- investigate food processing techiques, and
- develop an understanding of the commodities that make up our diet.
For Prospective Students
- 3-credit Biology elective
- Open to all undergrads
Coursework FAQs (workload, sample lesson, pacing, exams, grading, software requirements)
Off-campus Learning (special student registration, off-campus exams)
Course Structure
This course is organized into 4 units. [View Syllabus]
For each Unit you will complete 5 lessons. The lessons include:
- multimedia mini-lectures,
- online readings,
- required activities (homework), and
- a checklist (review)
An exam follows each Unit. Final grades are based on points earned from exams and extra credit from practice exams. To learn more, review the Course Policies.
