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 may wish to 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*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences |
0.50 Liberal Education electives | ||
Note: CIS*1200, rather than an Liberal Education credit is recommended for those needing to improve their computer skills. | ||
Students lacking Grade 12 or 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics should follow the revised schedule of study for this major found at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS |
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:
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A least 2.00 credits must be Liberal Education electives.
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At least 2.00 must be from list of Restricted electives.
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At least 1.00 must be from additional Science electives (1.50 if MCS*3010 is chosen as a Restricted Elective)
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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 | [0.50] | Topics in Food Science |
FOOD*4230 | [0.50] | 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 - Liberal Education 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.