Food Science, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_CULN
Control Number: 04013
Financial Aid Eligible
Orange Coast College’s Food Science program is designed for students who are interested in working in the field of food research and development, product development, recipe development, product duplication, quality assurance, sensory, or flavor chemistry. The Food Science degree requires an Associate in Science; see Catalog for additional course requirements. This Food Science degree is articulated with the Food Science and Technology program, Department of Nutrition and Food Science at Cal Poly Pomona. Students should certify their General Education coursework before transfer.
Program Outcomes
- Be competent entry-level Food Science graduates, meeting the employment needs of the community.
- Be prepared to transfer to selected colleges in Food Science.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL A180 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL A210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A | 5 |
| CHEM A185 | General Chemistry B | 5 |
| CHEM A220 | Organic Chemistry A | 3 |
| CHEM A220L | Organic Chemistry A Lab | 2 |
| ENGL A100 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENGL A101 | Critical Reasoning: Fiction | 4 |
| FN A195 | Food Science | 4 |
| FN A286 | Directed Practice Food Science | 2 |
| MATH A160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Units | 41 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 41 |
| Degree-applicable Electives to meet 60-unit requirement | Varies |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
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Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
*Level 2 Culinology Professional requires Level 1 as a prerequisite. Plan includes all requirements.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CHEM A130 | Preparation for General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| FN A195 | Food Science | 4 |
| ENGL A100 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A | 5 |
| ENGL A101 | Critical Reasoning: Fiction | 4 |
| MATH A160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM A185 | General Chemistry B | 5 |
| BIOL A180 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM A220 | Organic Chemistry A | 3 |
| CHEM A220L | Organic Chemistry A Lab | 2 |
| BIOL A210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| FN A286 | Directed Practice Food Science | 2 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
CHEM A130 - prerequisite for CHEM A180, or you can clear the prerequisite for CHEM A180 by submitting a prerequisite clearance form.
- 2
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS