Ag Food Science

Ag Food Science I

Ag. Food Science 1                    Grade 9-12                                Course Code    0444

In this course students will study the science behind food production, preparation and processing, as well as safe food handling. Students will analyze foods nutrition and its role on the human body. Students will also learn about the meat industry in the United States. Students will be expected to prepare and consume food as well as participate in cleaning and sanitizing a group lab station. In this class students are expected to be able to work in a small group while handling hot food and cooking supplies. There will be labs throughout the year where students will be cooking, using different ingredients, observing the results, and learning the science behind these effects. Safety will be prioritized.

Ag Food Science II (Advanced)

Advanced Ag Food Science              ​Grade 10-12                      Course Code    0445

Advanced Food Science is a capstone course designed to prepare students for further education and careers in food science and technology. This course covers advanced principles of food science, characteristics and properties of food products, processing and grading techniques and skills, and food labeling and packaging principles. We will focus on the producer consumer relationship and look in depth into dairy products, meat products, new food products, etc. Students will be expected to prepare and consume food as well as participate in cleaning and sanitizing a group lab station. In this class students are expected to be able to work in a small group while handling hot food and cooking supplies. There will be labs throughout the year where students will be cooking, using different ingredients, observing the results, and learning the science behind these effects. Safety will be prioritized.