Food Processing Technology Associates Degree

The attached documents outline the Associates of Applied Science Degrees coursework (60-64 credits), as approved by the College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State Professional Technical Association. The documents provide website information, as well as a brief description of each course. Upon completion of the Associates Degree in Food Processing Technology students will have advanced/applied knowledge of: Scientific and technological concepts related to food processing. Develop a thorough understanding of the principles of sanitation, food safety, quality and control in the food processing industry. Understand the importance of personal safety practices. Identify career opportunities in the food processing industries. Describe how controls, instrumentation and automation are used in food processing. Demonstrate critical-thinking/problem solving skills. Possess foundational skills for additional learning and advancement in the food industry.
Microsoft Word This document is a general outline of the approved AAS program in Food Processing (16 KB)
Microsoft Word This document is a visual representation of the Food Processing Technology Program website (241 KB)
Adobe PDF This file is the program course checklist for students to track progress within the program. (120 KB)
Microsoft Word This is the Agriculture 180, Food System Science, Syllabus (58 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 101, Overview of Food Industry, Syllabus (46 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 130, Sanitation in Food Processing, Syllabus (55 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 140, Intro to Food Technology and Processing, Syllabus (66 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 142, PLC Systems I, Syllabus (46 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 150, Quality Management, Syllabus (58 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 135, Controls, Syllabus (50 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 165, Lean Manufacturing, Syllabus (53 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 170, Intro to Equipment in Food Processing, Syllabus (55 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 172, Industrial Electronics, Syllabus (53 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 242, PLC Systems II, Syllabus (50 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 250, Machine Maintenance, Syllabus (49 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 253, Quality Control and Good Laboratory Practices, Syllabus (53 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 255, HACCP and Prerequisite Programs, Syllabus (54 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 270, Advanced Equipment in Food Processing, Syllabus (50 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 272, Circuits Theory, Syllabus (46 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 274, Auditing of Food Plants, Syllabus (55 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 278, System Diagnosis and Troubleshooting, Syllabus (48 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 280, Food Processing Projects, Syllabus (44 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 285, Cooperative Education, Syllabus (44 KB)
Date:
2014-06
Primary Material Type:
Program
Other Material Types:
Program Planning Resources
Institution:
College of Southern Idaho
Subjects:
Food Processing, Manufacturing, GMP, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, PLC, Quality Assurance, Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Potatoes, Fish, Automated Manufacturing, Troubleshooting

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Chobani, Clif Bar, Glanbia, Idaho Milk Products, Clear Springs, Jerome Cheese, McCain Foods, Falls Brand
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Food Manufacturing -- Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
  • Other
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Number of weeks per course:
15
Number of courses in the program:
14 Program Specific, 4 General Education
Program Delivery Format:
Hybrid/blended

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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