Program: Food Science and Industry Minor - Kansas State University

Mar 06, 2025

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

A minor in food science and industry can be earned by completing a minimum of 15 credit hours. Required courses include:

Select 11 to 15 credit hours from the following:

FDSCI 302 - Introduction to Food Science Credits: (3)
FDSCI 305 - Fundamentals of Food Processing Credits: (3)
FDSCI 501 - Food Chemistry Credits: (3)
FDSCI 607 - Food Microbiology Credits: (4)
FDSCI 690 - Principles of HACCP Credits: (2)
FDSCI 695 - Quality Assurance of Food Products Credits: (3)
FDSCI 727 - Chemical Methods of Food Analysis Credits: (2)
FDSCI 728 - Physical Methods of Food Analysis Credits: (2)
FDSCI 740 - Research and Development of Food Products Credits: (4)

Select 0 to 4 credit hours from the following:

Processing Electives (300 level or higher)
FDSCI prefix (300 level or higher)

Note

Students must complete a petition for admission into the minors program and work with a food science and industry advisor to tailor courses to meet their individual needs.