Food Science 563 - Food Processing Laboratory

Spring
2014
01
2.00
Sam Nugen
M 3:35PM 4:25PM; W 2:30PM 5:20PM
UMass Amherst
56140
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of product development as well as current topics and concerns in the food industry. Student teams will develop a food product from concept to production. This project will incorporate the student?s knowledge in chemistry, engineering, microbiology as well as social sciences. A market analysis will involve investigation of current food movements and health concerns. Students will also learn basic engineering concepts in order to produce their product in a pilot scale-plant.
Satisfies the IE requirement
Undergraduate Food Science majors only Students must also be enrolled in FOOD-SCI 561 to participate in this class.
Non-Majors may enroll with permission from the instructor.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.