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- Petersburg Borough School District
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Middle School		This is a middle school course (taught at middle school, not for high school credit)
Foundational Course		This is a foundational CTE course (foundational courses are not technical)
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Course Description		Food Science focuses on the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. The course provides students with hands-on experiences related to food chemical components, chemical reactions and interactions, pathogenic organisms, processes such as fermentation and spoilage, detection and quantification of pathogenic organisms, and how they survive in food and processing environments. The class introduces students to different types of nutrients and foods. In Food Science, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science experience will support students seeking careers in food production or preservation, such as our local fish processing industry.
Instructional Topic Headings		Food Selection; Food Evaluation; Chemistry of Food; Food Safety; Food Preparation Methods; Acids and Bases in Foods; Chemical and Physical Properties of Foods; Metabolism; Meat; Fish and Shellfish; Milk and Dairy Products; Cereal, Doughs, and Batters; Vegetables and Legumes; Fruits; Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants; Sugars, Chocolate, and Confectionery; Beverages; Fats and Oils; Careers in Food Science.
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Approval Date	Expiration Date	Status	Initials	Comments
Course Approval History (Newest at the top)
7/1/2022	7/1/2027	Approved	BHKW	New course.
7/1/2022	7/1/2024	Not Approved	AUTO - Course Expiration
7/1/2021	7/1/2022	Conditionally Approved	BHKW	Temp for FY22
6/15/2021	6/15/2023	Not Approved	AUTO - Initial Course Submission

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