Selected topics in food safety, such as foodborne diseases and their prevention, genetically modified foods, and antibiotic/pesticide use in food production will be covered. The biological foundations and scientific literature of these food safety issues will be examined and the role of government regulations and consumer attitudes discussed.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 2711
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Course Classifications:
Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences