FNUT 1553 - Food Science and Management Principles
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40070,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeanine Mincher
Email: jlmincher@ysu.edu
Course Description
1553. Food Science and Management Principles. Scientific principles and methods used in selecting, purchasing, and preparing food. Consideration given to nutritional, aesthetic, and socioeconomic factors in meal planning. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation by Amy Brown, 6th Edition (or most recent). Available in E copy using Cengage MindTap. | Brown, A. | 9780357691540 |
Text is available in E copy via Mind Tap
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule by Week
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Class Orientation Food Selection; Evaluation |
Meal Planning | Be prepared to ask questions and share Ch. 1 and 2 |
| 8/31 | Food Chemistry; Safety | Science in Cooking | Ch. 3 and 4 |
| 9/7 | Equipment; Heat Transfer; Meal Management | Cooking Chemistry | C. 5 and 6 No School on Monday 9/7 Labor Day |
| 9/14 | Poultry and Meat | Carnivore/Flesh Foods | Chapter 7, 8: Poultry and Meat |
| 9/21 | Fish; Eggs | Ovo; Pescatarian | Chapters 9, 12: Fish, Eggs |
| 9/28 | Milk; Cheese | Dairy | Chapters 10, 11 Milk and Cheese |
| 10/5 | Fruits; Vegetables | Plant Focus | Chapters 13, 14: Fruits and Vegetables |
| 10/12 | Soups; Salads; Gelatin | Sides | Chapters 15: Soups, Salad, Gelatin |
| 10/19 | Cereals; Grains Gluten Free |
Complex Carbohydrates | Chapter 16: Cereals, Grains |
| 10/26 | Breads | Quick and Yeast | Chapters 19, 20: Breads |
| 11/2 | Sweetners | Natural and Artificial | Chapters 21: Sweeteners |
| 11/9 | Fats and Oils | Lipids | Chapters 22: Fats and Oils |
| 11/16 | Cakes and Cookies | Baked Goods | Chapters. 23 Cakes/Cookies |
| 11/23 | Pastry and Pies | Pastry | Chapter 24 Pastry/Pies No Class Wednesday or Friday for the Holiday |
| 11/30 | Government Regs and Candy | Public Policy; Candy-making Principles | Chapter 25; 29 Candy; Government Regs |
| 12/7 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Final Exam Friday December 11 8 am to 10 am |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.