Food Systems Management, BTAS, Lake Campus (GPS)

Fall One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 1010 - Agricultural Society Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2000 - Introduction to Food Science Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2020 - Introduction to Food Science Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

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• BIO 1050 - Biology of Food Credit Hour(s): 4

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• BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4

Spring One

• MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
• FAS 2040 - Introduction to Agronomy Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2300 - Food Plant Sanitation and HACCP Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Element 3 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Element 5 Credit Hour(s): 3

Fall Two

• CHM 1020 - Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
• FAS 2030 - Introduction to Animal Science Credit Hour(s): 3
• STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Element 3 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Additional Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Two

• BMB 2500 - Human Nutrition Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2100 - Farm Business Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2110 - Food Processing Unit Operations Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2120 - Food Processing Unit Operations Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Fall Three

• M&I 2200 - Microbiology of the Human Environment Credit Hour(s): 4
• M&I 2200L - Microbiology of the Human Environment Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
• FAS 4100 - Food Laws and Regulations Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Three

• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Element 4 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Element 5 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Additional Credit Hour(s): 3

Fall Four

• FAS 4300 - Lean Six Sigma Processes in Food Manufacturing Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Four

• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS Elective (3000-4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective Credit Hour(s): 2

Notes:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be earned at Wright State in order to be eligible for graduation.

Campus Contact Information

Wright State University - Lake Campus
Food Science Program
7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-0300

email: courtney.simons@wright.edu
Academic Advising: mark.hibner@wright.edu
Web: http://lake.wright.edu/academics/engineering-mathematics-and-science-academic-unit/food-systems-management

Program Description

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) with concentration in Food Systems Management prepares students to manage food processing operations. A systems approach allows students to understand and provide leadership in the whole operation of the food business including purchasing, production, sales and marketing, customer relations, and food regulation. At the end of the program, students will be able to:

1. Supervise and direct production and quality assurance teams
2. Collaborate with sales and marketing in product and process development
3. Provide technical support and advice to functional groups
4. Work with regulatory bodies to improve and maintain food safety standards and quality systems

Career Opportunities

Food Scientist/Technologist
Product Development Specialist
Food Safety Manager
Operations Manager
Plant Manager
Quality Control/Assurance Manager
Technical Sales Manager