X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Food Science (FOOD)
Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor.
Semester 1 - Fall
BIOL*1090 | [0.50] | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
MATH*1080 | [0.50] | Elements of Calculus I |
PHYS*1070 | [0.50] | Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives | ||
Note: CIS*1200, rather than an Arts or Social Science credit is recommended for those needing to improve their computer skills. | ||
Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss |
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
Semester 5 - Fall
Semester 6 - Winter
Semester 7 - Fall
Semester 8 - Winter
FOOD*4270 | [0.50] | Food Product Development II |
2.00 electives |
Notes:
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ENGL*1200 is recommended for those students needing to improve their English grammar.
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FOOD*2150 could be replaced by FOOD*2010 with permission of department advisor.
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Of the 6.50 electives credits:
At least 2.00 must be Arts or Social Sciences.
At least 2.00 must be from list of Restricted Electives.
At least 1.00 must be from additional science electives (1.50 if MCS*3010 is chosen as a Restricted Elective)
Restricted Electives:
FOOD*4070 | [0.50] | Food Packaging |
FOOD*4090 | [0.50] | Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals |
FOOD*4110 | [0.50] | Meat and Poultry Processing |
FOOD*4220 | [0.25] | Topics in Food Science |
FOOD*4230 | [0.25] | Research in Food Science |
FOOD*4310 | [0.50] | Food Safety Management Systems |
FOOD*4400 | [0.50] | Dairy Processing |
FOOD*4520 | [0.50] | Utilization of Cereal Grains for Human Food |
MCS*3010 | [0.50] | Quality Management |
POPM*4040 | [0.50] | Epidemiology of Food-borne Diseases |
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 - 1st year science required
9.50 - Required in semesters 3-8
2.00 - Restricted electives
2.00 - Arts or Social Science electives
1.00 or 1.50 - Additional Science electives (See Note 3 above)
1.00 or 1.50 - Free electives (See Note 3 above)
Students not in the Food Science Major who are seeking further study in Food Science are encouraged to consider the Certificate in Food Science. See Special Study Opportunities, Chapter XI of the Calendar.