Introduction to Foods: The Major and the Discipline (11:400:105)

COURSE WEBSITE, RESOURCES & MATERIALS

This course provides an opportunity for students considering the Food Science major to explore the field.

All of the materials that you will need for this course will be posted in the Canvas website. Textbook: There is NO mandatory textbook required for this course.

Textbook: There is NO mandatory textbook required for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Graduates in Food Science have diverse career opportunities in industry, academia, and government. This course provides an overview of the Food Science curriculum at Rutgers and introduces experiential learning pathways, including research opportunities, internships, and study abroad programs. Students will explore the interdisciplinary connections between Food Science and fields like chemistry, biology, math, physics, biochemistry, and microbiology.

The course includes interactions with industry professionals, alumni, and academic faculty to explore career paths and gain insights into the field. Students will also develop essential professional skills, including resume writing, interview techniques, and strategies for securing internships and full-time positions.

Course Objectives (with IFT Program Goal Mapping)

1. Identify and describe at least three career pathways in Food Science, including the academic and experiential preparation required

Goal 4 – Professionalism and leadership skills

2. Analyze the interdisciplinary connections between Food Science and key scientific disciplines, using real-world examples.

Goal 1 – Core areas of food science and
Goal 2 – Integration and application of knowledge

3. Create a professional resume and participate in a mock interview, demonstrating effective communication and preparedness for internships or employment

Goal 3 – Communication skills and
Goal 4 – Professionalism and leadership skills

ATTENDANCE IN CLASS: Mandatory attendance

DO NOT GO TO DEAN OF STUDENTS FOR ONE OR TWO DAYS OF ABSENCES

Talk to me about it in class or by appointment.

Self-reporting absences in the Absence Reporting System

Grading & Assessment:

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Final Exam: By arrangement

It is our intention that students of all backgrounds will be well served by this course. We will work to create an environment of inclusion which respects and affirms the inherent dignity, value, and uniqueness of all individuals, communities, and perspectives. We are lucky to have a diverse university. Diverse voices and life experiences enhance the learning process, and we welcome students to share their personal experiences. We will not tolerate disrespectful language or behavior against any individual or group. If you feel as though you have been disrespected or treated unfairly by the instructors or any other individual, please let us know. You may speak with the instructors in person, over email or report anonymously via the Office of Academic Programs. In addition, you may also report bias to the Rutgers Diversity and Inclusion initiative website.

ACCOMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Please follow the procedures outlined at Rutgers Office Of Disability services Registration form. Full policies and procedures are found in the Rutgers Office Of Disability services website.

The Rutgers Office Of Disability services is located at Lucy Stone Hall, Suite A145, Livingston Campus, 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854. The contact phone number is (848) 445-6800.

Rutgers University welcomes students with disabilities into all of the University's educational programs. In order to receive consideration for reasonable accommodations, a student with a disability must contact the appropriate disability services office at the campus where you are officially enrolled, participate in an intake interview, and provide documentation at Rutgers Office Of Disability services documentation Guidelines website. If the documentation supports your request for reasonable accommodations, your campus’s disability services office will provide you with a Letter of Accommodations. Please share this letter with your instructors and discuss the accommodations with them as early in your courses as possible. To begin this process, please complete the Registration form on the ODS web site at: Rutgers Office Of Disability services Registration form.

Absence Policy

The University does recognize that temporary conditions and injuries can be problematic and may adversely affect a student’s ability to fully participate in class.

The Dean of Students Office at Rutgers University-New Brunswick provides solutions, services, and support to help students navigate Rutgers University. By focusing on students’ educational, social, and personal development, staff in the Office promote academic success and student retention. The Office serves as a student support network by providing advocacy, problem resolution, and critical incident intervention for those times when additional assistance is needed.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

The university's policy on Academic Integrity requires that a student:

Failure to uphold these principles of academic integrity threatens both the reputation of the University and the value of the degrees awarded to its students. Every member of the University community therefore bears a responsibility for ensuring that the highest standards of academic integrity are upheld.

Cheating and Plagiarism

(From Spring 2010 Andy Egan 01:730:252 Eating Right): "Cheating on tests or plagiarizing materials in your papers deprives you of the educational benefits of preparing these materials appropriately. It is personally dishonest to cheat on a test or to hand in a paper based on unacknowledged words or ideas that someone else originated. It is also unfair, since it gives you an undeserved advantage over your fellow students who are graded on the basis of their own work. In this class we will take cheating very seriously".

Turnitin will be used to assess students‚ submissions and all suspected cases of cheating and plagiarism will be automatically referred to the Rutgers Academic Integrity office.

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Counseling, ADAP & Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

Counseling, ADAP & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) located at 17 Senior Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 is a University mental health support service that includes counseling, alcohol and other drug assistance, and psychiatric services staffed by a team of professional within Rutgers Health services to support students’ efforts to succeed at Rutgers University. CAPS offers a variety of services that include: individual therapy, group therapy and workshops, crisis intervention, referral to specialists in the community and consultation and collaboration with campus partners. its phone number is (848) 932-7884.

Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance (VPVA)

The Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance (VPVA) phone number is (848) 932-1181, and it is located at 3 Bartlett Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance provides confidential crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy for victims of sexual and relationship violence and stalking to students, staff and faculty. To reach staff during office hours when the university is open or to reach an advocate after hours, call 848-932- 1181.

Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services phone number is (848) 445-6800, and it is located at Lucy Stone Hall, Suite A145 Livingston Campus 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ 08854

Rutgers University welcomes students with disabilities into all of the University's educational programs. In order to receive consideration for reasonable accommodations, a student with a disability must contact the appropriate disability services office at the campus where you are officially enrolled, participate in an intake interview, and provide documentation at Office of Disability Services Documentation Quidelines website. If the documentation supports your request for reasonable accommodations, your campus's disability services office will provide you with a Letter of Accommodations. Please share this letter with your instructors and discuss the accommodations with them as early in your courses as possible. To begin this process, please complete the Registration Form.

Scarlet Listeners

Scarlet Listeners provides free and confidential peer counseling and referral hotline, providing a comforting and supportive safe space. Call at (732) 247-5555 for more information.