Food Science
by Marysville FFA
FOOD SCIENCE 2521
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture and FFA and/or Instructor Permission
Credit: ½
Grade: 10, 11, 12
This semester long class will allow students to explore the Food Science industry and careers related to that industry. Students will take a look at the chemistry and composition of foods. Students will study all areas of food science, including safety, preservation, food additives, dairy products, cereal grains, and fruits and vegetables.
Students successfully completing this course will:
1. Identify and study the segments of the food industry, and describe the processes of the food industry from the farm to retail distribution.
2. Find foods in a food composition table and describe their nutritional value as well as explains the three methods of determining composition of foods.
3. Explain the importance of having proper food safety measures and demonstrate those principles of the safe handling of food.
4. Examine the meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, cereal, grain, fruits, and vegetable industries.
5. Explain the role of bacteria, molds, and yeast in food production.
