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Advanced Food Science and Innovation for Teens

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Ages 13-18
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Your learner will learn about the science behind food, from food additives and ingredients to food processing and packaging.
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Number of reviews:
(234 reviews)
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 8 weeks
1-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

16 live meetings
12 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 7 or more throughout the class
Assessment
included
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
Step into the world of cutting-edge food science with Advanced Food Science and Innovation for Teens! This course takes your understanding of food science to the next level, exploring modern technologies, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of food production, health, and sustainability.

You’ll dive into advanced topics like food biotechnology, additives, modern food processing, and the science behind beverages, meat, and seafood. Through hands-on labs and real-world applications, you’ll learn how food science is transforming the industry and how you can be part of the solution.

Why Take This Course?

Explore New Technologies: Learn about innovations like genetic engineering, food irradiation, and sustainable packaging.
Hands-On Experience: Apply your knowledge with labs on food emulsions, brewing, and more.
Focus on Health & Sustainability: Understand how food science impacts health, the environment, and the future of food.

What Sets It Apart from Fundamentals of Food Science and Technology?

Advanced Topics: Dive deeper into specialized subjects like biotechnology, food processing, and food rheology.
Industry Applications: Gain practical knowledge of current food production techniques and trends.
Social & Ethical Focus: Explore the societal impacts of food science, including sustainability and regulation.
Get ready to discover the exciting future of food science and innovation!

Learning Goals

Understand innovations like biotechnology and sustainable packaging shaping food production.
Conduct hands-on experiments on additives, emulsions, and processing techniques used in the industry.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
16 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Food Additives and Ingredients
 * Introduction to types of food additives (preservatives, antioxidants, colors, flavors, sweeteners)
* Functions and safety of food additives
* Relationship between diet and health 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Water: A Closer Look
 * States of water (factors influencing freezing point and boiling point)
* Bound water and water activity
* Importance of water in food production and consumption 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Food and Nutrition for Health
 * The relationship between diet and health
* Nutrition and health benefits of different foods
* How food choices impact overall health and well-being 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Food and Technology
 * Food biotechnology and genetic engineering
* Novel food products and technologies
* The future of food production and consumption 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
To maximize your learning experience in this course, we highly recommend starting with our foundational courses: Introduction to Food Science and Technology W Labs Part 1 or Introduction to Food Science: From Farm to Fork W/Labs Part 1
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Joined August, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bailey Fitzgerald
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences from Mount Saint Vincent University
Erin Madden
Our instructor has extensive experience in food science and technology, with a background in food processing, packaging, and safety. They will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the course, providing practical and relevant insights into the world of food science.

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