FDSC 4230 - Food Processing A: Unit Operations and Food Packaging

Fall. 1-3 credits, variable. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: FDSC 4210.

J. Goddard, S. Nugen.

This lecture/laboratory course surveys unit operations, engineering/manufacturing principles, and materials common in the commercial processing and packaging of foods and beverages. The objective of this course is for students to understand common unit operations and packaging materials used to manufacture foods with consistency, quality, and safety. Three modules are available, food science undergraduates are required to take the full course including lecture and laboratory, non-majors may enroll in the lecture components only.