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Curriculum in Food Science
Administered by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
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Option 1. Food Science and Technology Option
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| Cr. |
Degree Requirements* |
| 9.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills |
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Engl 104, 105; Lib 160; ComSt 214 or Sp Cm 212 |
| 47-48 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences |
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Math 165, 166 or 181, 182; Stat 101 or 104; Chem 177, 177L, 178, 331, 331L, 332; Phys 111, 112; BBMB 301; Biol 211, 212; Micro 302, 302L |
| 15 |
Humanities and social sciences, and ethics |
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Env S 120 or 201; FS HN 342; select additional credits with at least 3 cr. humanities |
| 39 |
Food science and human nutrition |
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FS HN 110, 167, 203, 311, 351, 403, 405, 406, 410, 412, 420, 421, 471, 472, 480 |
| 10-11 |
Free electives |
| 120.5 |
Total credits |
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*Additional requirement: Students must fulfill international perspectives, U.S. diversity, and ethics requirements by selecting coursework from approved lists. These courses may be used to fulfill other area requirements.
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Option 2. Food Science and Industry Option
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| Cr. |
Degree Requirements* |
| 12.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills
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Engl 104, 105; Lib 160; ComSt 214 or Sp Cm 212; Jl MC 205, 220, or 347 |
| 35-37 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences |
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Math 160; Stat 101 or 104; Chem 163, 163L, 164, 231, 231L; Phys 106; BBMB 301; Biol 211,212; Micro 201, 201L or 302, 302L |
| 15 |
Humanities and social sciences, and ethics |
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Env S 120, 201; Econ 101; FS HN 342; select additional credits with at least 3 cr. humanities |
| 6 |
Business |
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Select 6 from Acct 215, 284, 285; Econ 301, 320, 322; Mgmt 310, 370, 371, 414, 472; MIS 330; Mkt 340, 447, 448 |
| 42 |
Food science and human nutrition |
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FS HN 110, 167, 203, 272, 311, 351, 403, 405, 406, 410, 412, 420, 421, 471, 472, 480 |
| 9-11 |
Free electives |
| 120.5 |
Total credits |
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*Additional requirement: Students must fulfill international perspectives, U.S. diversity, and ethics requirements by selecting coursework from approved lists. These courses may be used to fulfill other area requirements. |
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Option 3. Consumer Food Science Option
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| Cr. |
Degree Requirements* |
| 18.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills |
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Engl 104, 105; Jl MC 205 or 220; select 6 cr. from Jl MC 347, Engl 205, 209, 302, 313 or 314 |
| 38-39 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences |
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3 cr. college-level math; Stat 101 or 104; Chem 163, 163L, 231, 231L; Phys 106; BBMB 301; Biol 211,212; 255, 256; Micro 201, 201L or 302, 302L; |
| 14 |
Humanities and social sciences, and ethics |
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Econ 101; Env S 120 or 201; FS HN 342, Mkt 340, 447; select additional credits with at least 3 cr. humanities |
| 38 |
Food science and human nutrition |
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FS HN 110, 167, 203, 214, 261, 272, 311, 403, 405, 406, 411, 412, 420, 480 |
| 8-9 |
Free electives |
| 120.5 |
Total credits |
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*Additional requirement: Students must fulfill international perspectives, U.S. diversity, and ethics requirements by selecting coursework from approved lists. These courses may be used to fulfill other area requirements.
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Concurrent B.S. and M.S. Program:
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| Well qualified students in Food Science who are interested in graduate study may apply for concurrent enrollment in the Graduate College to simultaneously pursue both a bachelor of science in Food Science and a master of science degree in Food Science and Technology. For more information, refer to www.fcs.iastate.edu/fshn/. |
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