Needville High School

Agricultural Sciences

COURSE SYLLABUS

Food Technology and Safety

LOCATION

Classroom H104

INSTRUCTORS

Mrs. Stephanie Poe

Phone: (979)793-4308 x1389

Email:

COURSE DESCRIPTION

To be prepared for careers in value-added and food processing systems, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to value-added and food processing and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course examines the food technology industry as it relates to food production, handling, and safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.Explains the impact of food science systems.

2.Analyzes the nutritive value of food constituents.

3.Identify procedures and regulations for sanitation and safety in the food industry.

4.Identify safety and governmental regulations involved in the processing and labeling of foods.

5.Compare and contrasts issues affecting the food science industry, including biotechnology, employment, safety, environmental, and animal welfare, to demonstrate an understanding of the trends and issues important to careers in the food science industry.

6.Describe the processing, packaging, quality analysis, and marketing of red meats and their by-products.

7.Describe the processing, packaging, quality analysis, and marketing of eggs, poultry, and fish and their by-products.

8.Describe the processing, packaging, quality analysis, and marketing of fruits, nuts, and vegetables and their by-products.

9.Describes the processing, packaging, quality analysis, and marketing of milk and dairy products for distribution.

10.Learn the employability characteristics of a successful employee.

11.Develop an improved supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources.

ATTENDANCE

To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. A student, who attends fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered, may be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can regain credit.

SUPPLIES

  1. A solid colored Binder in any color
  2. A three (3) subject Spiral Notebook (Wide or College Ruled)
  3. Pens and pencils
  4. One bottle of hand sanitizer
  5. 1 box of disposable latex gloves

**Any assignments needed for projects will be announced in advance to allow students time to acquire such materials.

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS

Students will be expected to complete the requirements listed below.

  1. At least two (2) exams per six weeks grading period. Exams will include a variety of types of questions, such as multiple choice, True/False, short answer and essay.
  2. One (1) project per six weeks grading period that will count for the six weeks’ test grade.
  3. Daily applied activities, homework and quizzes related to the current or previous day’s topic(s).
  4. A notebook grade will be given based on the overall look of the notebook and if the student has all assignments located in the notebook.

GRADING PLAN

The following are the point values of each of the course requirements:

AssignmentMaximum Point Value

Exams100 points each

Project200 points (2 test grades)

Daily grades100 points

Notebook Grade100 points

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

Each student is expected to:

• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for others, even when others do not.

• Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.

• Attend all classes, regularly and on time.

• Be prepared for each class; take appropriate materials and assignments to class.

• Be well groomed and dressed appropriately, as articulated in the Needville ISD Student-Parent Information Guide.

• Obey all campus and classroom rules. (includes cell phones, food and drinks)

• Respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers and other District staff.

• Respect the property of others, including District property and facilities.

• Cooperate with or assist the school staff in maintaining safety, order and discipline.

• Avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

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