Food Safety Guidelines

View information for the Department of Biological Sciences , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.

Dr. Stuart C. Wooley, (Biological Sciences), Ph.D., Adviser

Office: Naraghi Hall of Science 379
Phone: (209) 664-6926

The Food Industry is one of the largest employers in the region.  The Food Modernization Act of 2010 increased the focus of food safety to prevention.  As a result, food safety is crucial to the food industry and to the consumers dependent on that industry.  Students interested in working in the food industry will find opportunities, especially within the area of Food Safety. 

Students who earn a Biological Sciences B.S.  and who complete the following courses (an appropriate prerequisites) will have broad training in areas related to Food Safety.  Complete the following courses:

• CHEM 2010 - Quantitative Analysis and Basic Instrumental Techniques  
• CHEM 4400 - Biochemistry I  
• MBIO 3010 - Bacteriology  
• MBIO 3032 - Bacteriology Lab  
• MBIO 4300 - Medical Microbiology  
• MBIO 4500 - Bacterial Physiology  
• MBIO 4600 - Food Microbiology  
• ZOOL 4280 - Physiology of Human Systems  
• ZOOL 4440 - General Parasitology  
• BIOL 4940 - Internship in Biology  

Biology students interested in pursuing training in Food Safety should select a concentration in Molecular and Microbial Biology and a minor in Chemistry.