Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-623-4
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Food Science Technology Degree
DESCRIPTION
Applying principles of chemistry and biology to ensure that food products are safe and meet quality standards, this program emphasizes the skills required in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, including innovative ways to produce, package, preserve and distribute foods.
Employers include manufacturers of foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals.
You can earn the Science Processing Technician technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEMT-101 |
Chemical Laboratory/Process Safety ‡ ^ |
2 |
| CHEMT-103 |
Introduction to Chemical Technology ^ |
2 |
| CHEMT-111 | General Chemistry 1 ‡ ^ | 5 |
| ENG-195 |
Written Communication ‡ ^ |
3 |
| BIOSCI-177 |
Gen Anatomy & Physiology ‡ |
4 |
| CHEMT-105 | Introduction to Instrumental Methods ^ | 3 |
| CHEMT-112 | General Chemistry 2 ‡ ^ | 5 |
| ENG-197 |
Technical Reporting ‡ ^ |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
| SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
| CHEM-186 | Introductory Biochemistry ‡ | 4 |
| FSTEC-101 | Food Quality Management | 4 |
| FSTEC-190 | Food Science | 3 |
| MATH-115 |
College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡ |
5 |
| BIOSCI-197 | Microbiology ‡ | 4 |
| ELECTIVES | (Two credits) | 2 |
| FSTEC-103 | Manufacturing Processes and Lab Science | 2 |
| FSTEC-191 |
Food Science Nutrition |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
60 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Science Processing Technician technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Program Outcomes
- Perform quality tests
- Demonstrate safety standards
- Apply knowledge of production processes
- Apply appropriate regulations and guidelines
- Identify, monitor, evaluate and report health and sanitation hazards
Career Outlook
Opportunities in food science are expected to grow as new products are developed using biotechnology. Also spurring job growth: the desire to increase the quality, quantity and safety of food production for a growing population.
Possible Careers
- Food Science Technologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Process Technician
- Quality Assurance Inspector
Admission Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of high school-level chemistry and advanced algebra
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