Food Plants
Apply knowledge of different food plants and their varieties to determine which are most appropriate for specific finished products.
Understand the processing operations involved in converting raw plants into finished products
Animal Commodities
Apply knowledge of different animal species, breeds, and types to determine which are most appropriate for specific finished products.
Understand the processing operations involved in converting raw animal commodities into finished products.
Confections
Understand the processing operations involved in confection manufacture.
Freshwater
Know the sources of and the processing operations involved in converting freshwater into water for various uses in a food production plant. Apply knowledge of freshwater characteristics and how they impact its use in a food production plant.
Wastewater
Understand the processing operations involved in wastewater treatment.
Research Project
Obtain further information on food commodity processing topics through research.