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Food Science with Lab

Fall 2025 > Health Sciences > NUTR.3010L > 031

Course No: NUTR.3010L-031; SIS Class Nbr: 14261; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course explores the basic principles of food science such as: food preparation, food ingredients and food preservation, regulatory agencies and food regulations, and concepts that relate to food safety, recipe alteration and menu design. The laboratory component demonstrates and illustrates the chemical and physical properties of foods including the effects of processing, ingredients, and storage on food quality and nutrient retention.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: NUTR.1100 Nutrition and Wellness, or NUTR.2060 Human Nutrition.
  • Core Codes: SCL, STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Renee Barrile
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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