• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Meat science is a field of study that combines the basic principles of science (genetics, nutrition, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, economics and marketing) and senses (taste, smell, sight, touch and sound). Meat science combines animal science and food science in the evaluation of the impact of genetic selection and nutritional regimens coupled with various management strategies on the growth and development of animal tissues (muscle, adipose and bone). The field further investigates the postmortem conversion of muscle to meat followed by further processing and product development to ultimately provide consumers with muscle food products that deliver a wholesome, nutritious and desirable eating experience.

In addition to learning the basic principles of science, students in the major also acquire a broad understanding of the factors that affect livestock operations and resulting fresh meat quality, as well as a basic understanding of processing plant operations (food safety and quality assurance) and marketing.

Curriculum

Through their study in the meat science program, students will have the opportunity to combine the underlying fundamentals of animal husbandry and welfare, animal physiology, economics (including finance and business), and food processing and engineering with both domestic and international supply chains and marketing.

Students in the major take core courses and a minimum of 37 credit hours. The required courses include the following:

• Introductory Animal Growth and Development
• Introduction to Food Processing
• Bar-B-Q Science
• Introduction to Meat Science
• Nutrition
• Meat Animal and Carcass Evaluation
• Food Quality Assurance
• Food Safety and Public Health
• Processed Meats
• Advanced Meat Science
• Branded Meat Topics, a capstone course

Students will also select an additional 15 credit hours from food processing courses and business and management courses to fulfill their minor requirement.

Career Prospects in Meat Science

Students may prepare themselves for a variety of careers in science, business and production agriculture. For example, graduates find employment in meat science/food processing organizations, government agencies (USDA FSIS, food safety and inspection; USDA AMS, meat grading and certification), research laboratories, biotechnical industries, chemical/pharmaceutical companies, genetics and nutrition companies, and allied industry associations.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must have successful completion of the minimum college prep requirements. High school performance (class rank and GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB. Other English Language Requirements: 550 or higher on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL).

课程信息

学制：全日制(4 年)

学费：US$34,989.00 (¥ 226,515) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

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留学地点：College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences100 Agricultural Administration Building,2120 Fyffe Road,COLUMBUS,Ohio,43210, United States