BSE 990
Research
1–12 creditsBSE 990 Research involves independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
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BSE 999
Special Problems
1–3 creditsSpecial Problems offers an in-depth study of a research or design and development problem under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
FOODSCI 201
Discovering Food Science
1 creditsDiscovering Food Science provides a brief introduction to the different areas of study and career opportunities within the food industry.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
FOODSCI 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study: Research work for students under direct guidance of a faculty member in an area encompassing Food Science.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A Food Science internship under faculty and site supervisor guidance where students arrange their own work and credits.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Principles of Food Preservation covers fundamentals of post-harvest handling, thermal processing, refrigeration, freezing, water activity, chemical preservation, nonthermal methods, and packaging.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Rich Hartel
Richard Hartel co-teaches preservation with Bradley Bolling. One student preferred Bolling's lectures but found Hartel's exams predictable because he only tested material covered in homework. Hartel was described as monotone but knowledgeable about food science.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntegrated Food Functionality covers the molecular basis of food properties, the impact of ingredients and processing on texture, flavor, and structure, and the design of new or reformulated foods to meet quality expectations.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.43 GPA, 53.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.54 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.55 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=21 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleFOODSCI 699
Special Problems
1–3 creditsSpecial Problems: Individual advanced work in Food Science under direct faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
FOODSCI 990
Research
1–12 creditsResearch course involving full lab and literature review of a food science problem, leading to thesis and publication preparation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history