Food Science Option
of General Studies Associate of Arts Degree (AA).
This is the recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a BS in Food Science at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). Working closely with the Department Chair and Advising is strongly recommended in order to meet UMCP’s CORE requirements.
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Required General Education Courses
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31-32 credits
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EGL 101 English Composition I
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3
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EGL 102 English Composition II
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3
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MAT 216 or 241 Applied Calculus I or Calculus I for Science and Engineering
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3-4
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BIO 114 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
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4
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Speech*
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3
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Humanities*
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3
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Social Science*
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6
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History*
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3
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Literature*
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3
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*These courses should be chosen to address UMCP’s CORE requirements.
| Program Concentration |
35-36 credits
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| NTR 101 Introductory Nutrition |
3
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| NTR 110 Introduction to Food Science |
3
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| CHM 101 General Chemistry I |
4
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| CHM 102 General Chemistry II |
3
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| CHM 103 General Chemistry II Lab |
2
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| CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I |
4
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| CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II |
3
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| CHM 204 Organic Chemistry II Lab |
2
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| PHY 101 Introductory Physics I |
4
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| BIO 201 Microbiology |
4
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| MAT 217 or 242 Applied Calculus II or Calculus II for Science and Engineering |
3-4
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Minimum required for AA Degree 60 credits