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Apr 23, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]
Food Science and Technology, B.S.
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Food Science and Technology, B.S.: 4-year sequence
Introduction
UW-Stout’s Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology prepares you for a rewarding career. Our graduates work as food technologists, food scientists, technical consultants, product development managers and research and development (R&D) directors for food manufacturers, scientific research labs and government agencies.
Our program integrates applied science with food that enables students to create new opportunities and solve real-world problems. Whether you are interested in developing new food products, testing recipes, sourcing ingredients, implementing sustainable processes in food and agriculture, or enhancing the safety of food, we can help you achieve your goal. You will graduate with skills and knowledge in:
- Food marketing and management
- Human relations and organizational leadership
- Nutrition and food analysis
- Food Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Food Saftey Law
- Food Engineering
- Quality management in food processing
- Sensory evaluation
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
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120 credits |
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| General Education |
43-44 credits |
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| Major Studies |
59 credits |
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| Electives, Minor or Student-designed focus area |
17-18 credits |
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Work experience must be obtained through participation in the Field Experience program (after junior year). A 2.75 or better grade point average is required for graduation.
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Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)
Three credits must be selected from RES-A.
Global Perspective (6 credits*)
Complete 6 credits of global perspective (GLP) approved courses, including GLP-approved instructor-led study abroad courses, or complete a program of university-approved work or university-approved study abroad not led by UW-Stout instructors.
General Education (43-44 credits*)
Communication Skills (9 credits)
Analytic Reasoning and Natural Science (13-14 credits)
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including art history/music & theater appreciation, creative/performing arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, and philosophy.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.
Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved cross-disciplinary issues.
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.
Major Studies (59 credits)
All courses require a “C” or better
Electives, Minor or Student-Designed Focus Area (17-18 credits)
Courses must be approved by advisor. Elective credits may be used to satisfy MATH and/or CHEM prerequisite requirements.
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