Course Description
Provides a practical educational experience while working in an operational food industry plant or laboratory.
Athena Title
FS INTERNSHIP
Non-Traditional Format
At least ten weeks of full-time employment in a food processing plant or laboratory is required.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The students should have the ability to get the following items after successful completion of this course: - to identify the processing flow or laboratory routines in food industry. (Knowledge) - to describe the technology and marketing aspects in the food industry. (Comprehension) - to implement the knowledge and skills learned from school in real world situation. (Application) - to compare the school pilot plant and production facilities in commercial scale. (Analysis) - to write an internship report with observation and hands-on experience. (Synthesis) - to appraise the working environment and technology used in food industry employed as an intern. (Evaluation)
Topical Outline
Non-traditional format for the course, but at least a semester of full time employment in a food processing plant or laboratory is required. A final written report is required for all enrolled students The course syllabus is a general plan for the course: deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.
Syllabus