FS 493

Research Experience in Food Science

Section: 001

Course Description

This course provides an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in a scientific research program. A minimum of 42 hours must be completed for each credit hour earned, with 3 credit hours maximum for each experience. The experience must be arranged by the student and approved by the Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator for Food Science prior to the start of the experience. To gain approval, a student must submit the completed FS 493 contract and have it approved by his/her research supervisor, academic advisor and the FS 493 coordinator. In addition to the work described in the contract, a student will complete a series of reflective assignments during and at the end of the experience.