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FN121
Introduction to Food Science
Spring
| Instructor: |
Bonny Burns-Whitmore M.P.H.,
R.D. |
| Office: |
2-119, (909) 869-3793 |
| Mailbox: |
7-110 (Department of Food,
Nutrition and Consumer Science) |
| E-mail: |
bburnswhitmo@csupomona.edu |
| Website: |
http://www.csupomona.edu/~bburnswhitmo/ |
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| Lecture Text: |
Freeland-Graves and Peckham, Foundations
of Food Preparation, 6th ed. (Prentice -Hall, Inc., 1996) |
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| Laboratory Manual: |
Beilby, Introduction to Foods
Lab Manual, Revised Fall 1998 by B.B. Whitmore |
Students will learn scientific principles and techniques of
food preparation by categories. Elements of food sanitation, legislation and consumer
choices will also be addressed. Students will be able to demonstrate and apply scientific
principles and techniques in the laboratory.
The student prior to attending the lecture must do assigned reading.
Schedule
Schedule of reading assignments, lecture topics, lab exercises and EXAMS.
Laboratory Attire:
A white, properly -maintained (clean), full-length laboratory coat must be worn whenever a
student is working in the Food Science Laboratory. A hairnet and/or a beard net (if
applicable) must be worn at all times, and is provided by the student (Available at beauty
supply stores).
Projects:
- Fat Replacers
- Microorganisms and Sources
- Sensory Application Evaluations
Evaluation and Grading:
Examinations (2 mid-terms and comprehensive final).
Examinations are based on lecture, handouts, and text materials.
= 50% of final grade
Laboratory work:
Attendance
Evaluation of Applications
Proper lab attire and grooming
Cooperation in individual and group procedures; organization and sanitation; participation
in and contribution to group discussion of results.
Appropriate completion of Laboratory Manual
Overall professionalism of attitudes and actions
= 50% of grade
Letter Grades are based on the usual A=90% and above, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%. The
plus and minus system is employed in the grade calculation.
As a general policy, no make-ups for exams will be given. Exceptions
to this rule require prior permission and a grave reason. All laboratory sessions are
mandatory; NO makeup labs are permitted. The student will receive
a "0" for each lab missed |