About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 15 | Completed with minimum grades of C and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in the minor
Department Information
The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) is one of the world’s largest combined academic programs where food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics are all studied within one department. The department’s programs are accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. After completing undergraduate degrees, FSHN students typically move on to employment in the food industry, healthcare settings, graduate, or professional programs.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.392.1991 (tel) | 352.392.9467 (fax)
P.O. Box 110370
572 Newell Drive
359 FOOD SCIENCE & HUMAN NUTRITION BUILDING
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0370
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Curriculum
Required Courses
Students may only take courses for which they meet the prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 15 credits | 15 | |
| Courses for minimal science backgrounds | ||
| Man's Food | ||
| Introductory Food Science | ||
| Food Safety and Sanitation | ||
| Quality Control in Food Systems | ||
| Government Regulations and the Food Industry | ||
| Principles of Food Safety Systems | ||
| Courses requiring higher-level science prerequisites | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Food Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Food and Environmental Virology | ||
| Food Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Unit Operations in Food Processing | ||
| Food Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Flavor Chemistry | ||
| Food Analysis | ||
| Principles of Food Processing | ||
| Seafood Technology | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |