FOOD CHEMISTRY

Course #52564

Full Year   1 Credit

Half Year ½ Credit

Comprehensive

Available to Grades 11-12

This course will introduce students to the chemical composition and properties of food, the chemical changes that food undergoes during cooking, and the importance of food safety. It is an integrated science class that applies physical science, biology, and chemistry concepts to the properties of food and nutrition. The course will emphasize learning through laboratory experiences. This course meets the Physical Science requirement for graduation.

Note: This course can be taken as a full-year or as a semester course.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

FOOD CHEMISTRY

Course #52565

Full Year   1 Credit

Half Year ½ Credit

Honors

Available to Grades 11-12

This course will introduce students to the chemical composition and properties of food, the chemical changes that food undergoes during cooking, and the importance of food safety. The principles of stoichiometry and dimensional analysis will be applied to many of the units covered throughout the year. It is an integrated science class that applies physical science, biology, and chemistry concepts to the properties of food and nutrition. The course will emphasize learning through a variety of student directed lab activities, independent research, and projects applicable to every- day life. This course meets the Physical Science requirement for graduation.

Note: This course can be taken as a full-year or as a semester course.

Prerequisite:  A final grade of a B or better in Algebra I

Suggested: 1 year of Chemistry passed or taken concurrently.