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Science

Mrs. Sutter

AG. 3

760-365-4288

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Jsutter@holtville.k12.ca.us

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The Food Science Course applies fundamental scientific principles to the research and development of food products. This applied, laboratory-based course, which focuses on food processing and chemical principles, is designed to educate students about functional components of foods, food safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation, quality assurance and food production & processing.

expectations

Be on time

Be Prepared by bringing your pencil & notebook

No food or drinks allowed in class

Respect yourself, your peers

(this includes opinions and property!)

and school staff & property

take responsibility for your own learning

ie. ask for help when you don’t understand,

stay focused during worktime given

cell phone policy

Per school policy cell phones must remain OFF and OUT OF SIGHT during class.

You may use your cellphone prior to 7:55 AM, during lunch, and after the final bell at the end of the day. NOT during class.

This privilege will be revoked if misused.

The rule regarding cellphones being turned off during instructional time will be strictly enforced.

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Parents & Students, please review the course syllabus and outline. Once you have done so, please sign and return this portion to indicate that you have fully reviewed and agree to the course description, and expectations outlined.

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  1. Welcome
    1. Class Introductions
    2. Policies & Procedures
  2. Introduction
    • Health & Safety
    • Use of Equipment
    • Weights and Measures
    • Lab Organization
  3. Leadership & FFA
  4. Career Development Process
    • Self-Assessment
    • Career Research
    • Career Action Plan
  5. Professional & Employability Skills
    • Portfolio Component
    • Work Ethic and Employee Etiquette
  6. Scientific Method
    • Forming a hypothesis
    • Experimentation
    • Analyzing data
    • Reporting Results
  7. Overview of Food Science
    • Food Industry Organization
    • Food Industry Trends
  8. Nutrition & Digestion
    • Nutritional Values
    • Digestion
  9. Chemistry of Foods
    • Chemical Properties
    • Carbohydrates
    • Proteins
    • Fats
    • Minerals
    • Water Essentials
    • Misc. Chemicals

10. Food Processing and Technology

      • Material Handling
      • Food Preservation
      • Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
      • Water

11. Packaging

      • Packaging Concepts
    • Dairy Processing
      • Dairy Processing
      • Butter
      • Dairy Products
      • Ice Cream
    • Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
      • Meat and Poultry
      • Eggs
    • Cereal Grains, Starches, Legumes
    • Food Safety
      • Sanitation
      • Food-Borne Illness
      • Regulations
    • Fats and Oils
      • Composition and Processes
    • Candy
      • Types of Candies
      • Components
      • Candy Making Processes

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FORMATIVE

SUMMATIVE

55%

45%

You are expected to participate in class. This means that you should come to class having read any assigned texts and completed any assigned work. If you come ready to share your thoughts, and ready to try new activities, this class will be much more interesting, lively, and fun.

35% Participation & Class Notebook

10% FFA Participation

There will be times when we have large projects. They may be independent or group assignments. You will be given a rubric or criteria for the specific assignment before you begin.

Quizzes will be throughout each unit, while tests will be at the end of each unit.

10% SAE Project

15% Classwork/Homework

10% Projects & Presentations

20% Tests and Quizzes 

grades

commonly asked questions

What is the grading scale?

93-100 A

90-92 A-

87-89 B+

83-86 B

80-82 B-

77-79 C+

73-76 C

70-72 C-

68-69 D+

66-67 D

65 D-

0-64 F

What is your retake policy?

Students scoring at or below 70% will be allowed to redo a summative assessment after they complete remedial work satisfactory to the teacher. Retakes must be completed within 2 weeks of the original assessment date. Students may complete all or portions of the alternate assessment for ½ credit earned back.

What type of learning opportunities are offered in class?

and how they’re weighted

ASSIGNMENTS/ RECORD BOOKS

TESTS/QUIZZES

Students will be challenged to demonstrate their knowledge through the use of multiple intelligence themed projects and presentations to further develop their higher level thinking skills and ability to use technology to communicate.

Students will also be offered opportunities to engage in FFA career development events, speaking contests, and leadership conferences to develop skills and experiences to enhance their career potential.��