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The Minor in Food Science provides students with a foundational understanding of the scientific principles underlying food production, processing, safety, and sensory analysis. Concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and food processing are integrated with basic culinary techniques to examine the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food. Students will explore topics such as food composition, food safety and sanitation, food preservation techniques, and sensory evaluation. While open to all students, the minor is designed to complement majors in fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry, and public health, while also preparing students for careers in the food industry, regulatory agencies, or graduate study in food science and related disciplines.

The Minor in Food Science provides students with a foundational understanding of the scientific principles underlying food production, processing, safety, and sensory analysis. Concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and food processing are integrated with basic culinary techniques to examine the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food. Students will explore topics such as food composition, food safety and sanitation, food preservation techniques, and sensory evaluation. While open to all students, the minor is designed to complement majors in fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry, and public health, while also preparing students for careers in the food industry, regulatory agencies, or graduate study in food science and related disciplines.