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Food Science (H SCI)

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Food science is a degree program focused on food issues from the time crops leave the field until consumers buy the food products. Food scientists apply basic science (chemistry, biology, physics) to improve processing, preservation, and safety of food and to develop new food products.  The food science major is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists.

The department also offers a food science minor.