Major in Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science Concentration

Program Overview

The Food Science concentration at Colorado State University blends a solid science foundation with specialized courses in food chemistry, safety, microbiology, and nutrition. Over eight semesters, students gain skills and knowledge for careers in the food industry or government, including quality assurance, product development, and food inspection. The program also provides a strong basis for postgraduate education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Food Science concentration blends a strong science base with courses in food chemistry, food safety, food microbiology and nutrition. The curriculum prepares students for employment in the food industry or in government in such areas as quality assurance, product development, research, food inspection, sensory evaluation, and consumer education. The concentration also provides a strong background for students interested in pursuing a graduate program.

Outline:

The program is structured over 8 semesters, with a total of 120 credits required for graduation. The program is divided into four years: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior.

Freshman Year:

• Semester 1: FSHN 150, MATH 117, MATH 118, LIFE 102, SOC 100, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Semester 2: CHEM 107, CHEM 108, CO 150, FTEC 110, MATH 124, Arts and Humanities

Sophomore Year:

• Semester 3: BUS 150 or CS 110, CHEM 245, CHEM 246, SPCM 200, Historical Perspectives, Elective
• Semester 4: BMS 300, FSHN 300, FSHN 301, FTEC 210, Arts and Humanities

Junior Year:

• Semester 5: BC 351, JTC 300, FSHN 350, FTEC 400, STAT 201
• Semester 6: MIP 300, MIP 302, FTEC 430, Electives

Senior Year:

• Semester 7: ANEQ 360, FTEC 350, FTEC 447, FTEC 465, FTEC 496A, FTEC 496B, Guided Elective
• Semester 8: FTEC 492, MIP 334, Guided Electives

Careers:

The curriculum prepares students for employment in the food industry or in government in such areas as quality assurance, product development, research, food inspection, sensory evaluation, and consumer education.

Other:

The program is offered by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. Students can learn more about the Food Science Concentration on the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition website.