University of Illinois Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences 17 courses
The Minor in Food Science is open to undergraduate students in any college who complete both prerequisite and required coursework. Students will be allowed to complete the minor if they have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 at the time of application. Students must submit an application. Students must also consult their home colleges about the acceptability and applicability of food science course credit toward their degree. Registration for most courses in the food science curriculum is restricted; therefore, students must register through a nutrition department academic advisor. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 is required for the minor field.
Prerequisites for the Minor: Required Prerequisites
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HN 110 or HN 111 | Foods or Food Handling and Safety | 3 |
One of the following chemistry sequences:
One of the following organic chemistry courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 230 | Organic Chemistry of Biological Systems | 4 |
| CHEM 232 | Structure and Function | 3 |
| BIOS 110 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | 4 |
Requirements for the Minor: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 222 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| HN 300 | Science of Foods | 3 |
| HN 410 | Food Microbiology | 4 |
Select one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HN 411 | Food Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 421 | Instrumental Analysis | 0-4 |
Select one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HN 412 | Sensory Evaluation for Foods and Beverages | 2 |
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