Course Descriptions


 

Food Science and Nutrition

FSN 460-K (3 - 6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Food Science and Technology Internship (1+0+3) n
(Cross-listed with FISH 460-K)

A combination of traditional and industrial training opportunities. Assigned required readings and discussion of appropriate topics in food science and technology. Information applied during hands-on experience in a food processing plant. Discussion includes fundamental information and solutions to industrial problems. Faculty mentor assigned to each intern. Required written evaluation of internship. 30 hours in-plant work experience for 12 - 24 weeks. (Prerequisites: 16 credits in natural sciences, MATH 200X or MATH 272X or permission of instructor.) Course offered only in Kodiak.


FSN 611-K (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
International Food Marketing Systems (3+0)

A holistic approach to examining the seafood marketing system from a global perspective. (Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing; or permission of instructor.)
FSN 612-K (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Economics of Seafood Markets (3+0)

A mathematical approach to examining food markets and marketing. Includes the basic economic principles such as price formation, market structure, and welfare economics. Topics include trade and natural resource policies, and bioeconomic modeling of food systems. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
FSN 613-K (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Quantitative Marketing Research and Food System Modeling (3+0)

Conducting quantitative market research. Includes conducting bioeconomic modeling for food systems such as optimal harvest for wild-caught and farm-raised aquatic products in different scenarios. (Prerequisites: FSN 611-K; MATH 200X or equivalent; STAT 200 or equivalent; or permission of instructor.)
FSN 614-K (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Food Marketing Management (3+0)

How to think like a marketing manager. Includes the analysis of marketing opportunities, developing marketing strategies, planning marketing programs, and managing the marketing effort for food products. (Prerequisites: FSN 611-K and 612-K; graduate standing; or permission of instructor.)
FSN 661-K (3 Credits) Spring
Seafood Processing and Preservation (3+0)(Cross-listed with FISH 661-F)

FSN 662-K (3 Credits) Fall
Seafood Composition and Analysis (3+0)(Cross-listed with FISH 662)

FSN 663-K (3 Credits) Alternate Years
Statistical Quality Control and Sensory Evaluation (3+0)

FSN 671-K (4 Credits) Alternate Years
Unit Operations in Food Processing (3+3)

FSN 672-K (4 Credits) Alternate Years
Laboratory Methods in Food Science and Nutrition (2+6)

FSN 673-K (3 Credits) Alternate Years
Current Topics in Food Science and Nutrition (3+0)

FSN 674-K (4 Credits) Alternate Years
Research and Development Projects in Food Science and Nutrition (2+6)

FSN 692-K (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Food Science and Nutrition Seminar (1+0)