Food Safety

Catalog description

This course will help students develop an understanding of the role of chemical, microbial, and biological safety of food from farm production units through processing and shipping. Students will learn the principles of sanitation, inspection, and regulations as well as current and emerging concerns in public health and food safety. Lab will reinforce information covered in lecture. Hands on activities will help facilitate the reinforcement of material. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or higher numbered BIO course; and CHM 107 or higher numbered CHM course. Recommended Prerequisite: AGS 101 .