Minors
The Food Science and Nutrition Department offers minor programs to students in other disciplines who wish to complement their study program with courses in Food Science or Nutrition. So many career opportunities reflect a blend of food science or nutrition with key disciplines such as psychology or business.
FOOD SCIENCE MINOR
The Food Science minor is principally designed for students majoring in related academic disciplines who desire employment in the food industry. Upon completion of the minor, students will have acquired the fundamental technical skills necessary to understand the basic issues and concepts in food science such as food processing, food safety, and quality assurance.
Required core
Emphasis area courses
Select 14-15 units from the following courses:
For more information or to apply for the Food Science Minor, please contact Ms. Shohreh Niku at 756-7152; (Bldg. 24-105B); ssniku@calpoly.edu.
NUTRITION MINOR
The Nutrition minor is designed for students majoring in science disciplines (Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Kinesiology), Agribusiness, Agricultural Communications, and other interested majors such as Business or Psychology. The Nutrition minor can enhance career opportunities or qualification for admission into graduate programs or allied health fields.
Nutrition Minor Enrollment Criteria and Procedure (pdf)
Required core
Emphasis area courses (16-18)
Select one area:
Clinical (CHEM 313 and ZOO 331, 332 or equivalents as prerequisites)
Community (CHEM 313 or equivalent as prerequisite)
Plus select one of the following:
Culinary Science and Food Service Management
Sports Nutrition (CHEM 313 or equivalent as prerequisite)
For more information or to apply for the Nutrition Minor, please contact Dr. Louise Berner at 756-2565; (Bldg. 11-204); lberner@calpoly.edu