Food Science Technology
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE, 60 CREDITS
Riverland’s Food Science Technology AS degree prepares students for careers in food safety, production, quality assurance, and research. The program offers hands-on learning in food processing, packaging, and lab analysis, with a strong foundation in scientific principles. Students can transfer to a four-year university or pursue a 16-credit Food Science certificate for specialized training.
Location: AustinProgram Starts: Fall
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Nick Schiltz
Phone: 507-433-0657 | Nick.Schiltz@riverland.edu | Agricultural Sciences
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSCI1000 | Principles of Food Science | 4 CR |
| FSCI1015 | Food Quality and Safety | 3 CR |
| FSCI1030 | Food Product Development | 3 CR |
| FSCI1040 | Food Processing | 3 CR |
| BIOL1070 | Human Nutrition (Goal 2 & 3) | 3 CR |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL1091 | General Biology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL1092 | General Biology II (Goal 3 & 10) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2040 |
General Microbiology (Goal 2 & 3)
(BIOL 1091 or 2021 prereq) |
4 CR |
| ENGL1101 |
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
or ENGL1102 (Prerequisite grade of C or higher in ENGL0960 or appropriate placement test score) |
3 CR |
| MATH1110 | College Algebra (Goal 2 & 4) | 3 CR |
| PHIL1130 | Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) | 3 CR |
| SOCI1103 | Social Problems (Goal 5 & 9) | 3 CR |
| SPCH1100 |
Fundamentals of Speech (Goals 1 & 9)
or SPCH1110, SPCH1200 or SPCH1310 |
3 CR |
| CHEM1201 | General Chemistry I (Goal 3 & 10) | 5 CR |
| CHEM1202 | General Chemistry II (Goal 2 & 3) | 5 CR |
| MATH2021 | Fundamentals of Statistics (Goal 2 & 4) | 4 CR |
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Food Science Technology program page at riverland.edu.