Food Science 563 - Food Processing Laboratory

Spring
2026
01
2.00
Peiyi Shen

TH 2:30PM 7:00PM

UMass Amherst
78339
Chenoweth Pilot Plant
pshen@umass.edu
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

Food-Sci Seniors only Students must also be enrolled in FOOD-SCI 561 to participate in this class.

Non-Majors may enroll with permission from the instructor.

Additional fees are associated with this section.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.