Incredible professor, very interested in the material and passionate about sharing his love for fermented foods with students. While the open note quizzes were difficult, the exams are very easy which makes getting a good grade very doable.Rate My Professors ↗
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VICTOR UJOR
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Hands down best lecturer I've ever had. Imparted his incredible passion for food fermentation on all the students. Attending in person gets you extra credit points, he basically tells you exactly what will be on the exams, and no BS busy work. 10/10 recommendRate My Professors ↗
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Classes with VICTOR UJOR
Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study: Research work for students under direct guidance of a faculty member in an area encompassing Food Science.
No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Introduction to precision fermentation principles, genetic manipulation of organisms, and sustainable food and non-food applications.
No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources
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Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCovers chemistry, microbiology, and technology of fermented foods like cheese, bread, pickles, and beer, including instrumentation and mechanization.
No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSecond semester individual study for Food Science majors completing Senior Honors Theses, involving literature review, research methodology, and thesis writing under faculty arrangement.
No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Practicum in Food Science Teaching provides PhD candidates with teaching experience and the ability to explain current manufacturing practices through experiential learning.
No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research
1–12 creditsResearch course involving full lab and literature review of a food science problem, leading to thesis and publication preparation.
No offering record · Spring 2026 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | FOODSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2026 | FOODSCI 378 | Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Foods and Products |
| Spring 2026 | FOODSCI 550 | Fermented Foods and Beverages |
| Spring 2026 | FOODSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2026 | FOODSCI 799 | Practicum in Food Science Teaching |
| Spring 2026 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2025 | FOODSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2025 | FOODSCI 399 | Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education |
| Fall 2025 | FOODSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2025 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Spring 2025 | FOODSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2025 | FOODSCI 378 | Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Foods and Products |
| Spring 2025 | FOODSCI 399 | Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education |
| Spring 2025 | FOODSCI 550 | Fermented Foods and Beverages |
| Spring 2025 | FOODSCI 551 | Food Fermentation Laboratory |
| Spring 2025 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2024 | FOODSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2024 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Spring 2024 | FOODSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2024 | FOODSCI 550 | Fermented Foods and Beverages |
| Spring 2024 | FOODSCI 551 | Food Fermentation Laboratory |
| Spring 2024 | FOODSCI 725 | Advanced Food Microbiology |
| Spring 2024 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2023 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Spring 2023 | FOODSCI 550 | Fermented Foods and Beverages |
| Spring 2023 | FOODSCI 551 | Food Fermentation Laboratory |
| Spring 2023 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2022 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Spring 2022 | FOODSCI 550 | Fermented Foods and Beverages |
| Spring 2022 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2021 | FOODSCI 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
Instructor identity & provenance
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