This is a technical writing and communication course in which the student will investigate a problem/topic in the food and bioproduct area. An extensive literature review will be made utilizing electronic and library resources and an undergraduate level dissertation will be prepared on a topic. A summation of the dissertation will be presented at the departmental seminar series. Technical writing skills and seminar preparation will be addressed in a series of lectures at the beginning of the term. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 90 credit units towards the B.S.A. in the FABS major or towards the B.Sc. in Food Science, or permission of the department head. Note: Students with credit for FAMS 492 will not receive credit for FABS 492.
This is a technical writing and communication course in which the student will investigate a problem/topic in the food and bioproduct area. An extensive literature review will be made utilizing electronic and library resources and an undergraduate level dissertation will be prepared on a topic. A summation of the dissertation will be presented at the departmental seminar series. Technical writing skills and seminar preparation will be addressed in a series of lectures at the beginning of the term. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 90 credit units towards the B.S.A. in the FABS major or towards the B.Sc. in Food Science, or permission of the department head. Note: Students with credit for FAMS 492 will not receive credit for FABS 492.
