Food Science Technology

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Program Information

  • 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 ‡ ^ 
(or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡

3
BIOSCI-177

Gen Anatomy & Physiology ‡
(or) BIOSCI-236 Principles of Biology ‡

4
CHEMT-105 Introduction to Instrumental Methods ^ 3
CHEMT-112 General Chemistry 2 ‡ ^ 5
ENG-197

Technical Reporting ‡ ^ 
(or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course

3
PSYCH-199

Psychology of Human Relations 
(or) Any 200-level PSYCH course

3
SOCSCI-197

Contemporary American Society
(or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course

3
CHEM-186 Introductory Biochemistry ‡ 4
FSTEC-101 Food Quality Management 4
FSTEC-190 Food Science 3
MATH-115

College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡
(or) Any 200-level MATH course

5
BIOSCI-197 Microbiology ‡ 4
ELECTIVES (Two credits) 2
FSTEC-103 Manufacturing Processes and Lab Science 2
FSTEC-191

Food Science Nutrition 
(or) BIOSCI-220 Introduction to Nutritional Science

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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2024-2025 Program Flyer

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Important Dates

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines

Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar

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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Last updated: 07/26/2024