Food Scientist

Food scientists use chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to study how food is processed and how it spoils. They also analyze what is in food.

Pathway

Suggested courses

These are good places to start. The counseling office can help you build your plan.

Animal Systems / Plant Systems

  • Horticulture

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027 and 2029-2030.

  • Meat Science

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • Greener on the Inside

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028 and 2030-2031.

  • Animal Science

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • Outdoor Ecology

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • Meat Cutting and Processing

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.