Natural Sciences 191CNS83 - FYS- Everyday Food Science

Understanding the basics of food science is the key to successfully cooking for yourself and others, and will help you to lead a healthier lifestyle and be a more informed consumer. This course will teach the fundamentals of the science behind food, including the basics of food safety, common cooking techniques, and the function of important vitamins and minerals. Students will learn how to think like a scientist when shopping in the grocery store or working in their kitchens, and will gain invaluable knowledge of food and cooking that will help them throughout college and beyond.

Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.