B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Food Science and nutrition was established in 1997 with the aim of providing higher education for rural students. Our objective is to impart Quality Education in the field of food and nutrition. The department has experienced faculty members. Our work focuses towards nurturing the students in solving the nutritional issues and setbacks faced by the community to forge a society with fitness and finesse.
VISION
To be a team of Food Science and Nutrition, transforming competent professional with the Food and Nutrition, Food safety and Quality, Value addition of the Agricultural products in order to produce innovative and sustainable products together to improve the health of livelihood in society through Food and also prepare graduates to succeed in the transformation of human health status through better nutrition and community service.
MISSION
• To offer a professional edge to the students by providing widening horizons and accommodating them in the discipline of Food Science and Nutrition.
• To prepare the interns to be competent enough and foster a commitment to ongoing development of their hands on practice skills.
• To apply scientific thinking and ethical reasoning in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of knowledge within the discipline of Food Science, Nutritional Science and Dietetics.
• Transforming the students into Professionals and Entrepreneurs by quality guidance and maintaining linkage with industries, Hospitals, Laboratories and other institutions.
• Implanting to uphold professionalism and Ethics for bringing out successful professionals.
COURSE ELIGIBILITIY
HSC (10,+2 Pattern) passed with chemistry and any other subjects or preference may given to vocational courses:
Home Science, Child Development, Nutrition and Dietetics.
SYLLABUS WITH CONTENT
B.Sc., FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
I YEAR
• Food science
• Chemistry of foods
• Human physiology
• Principles of nutrition
II YEAR
• Nutrition in health
• Clinical Nutrition and dietetics
III YEAR
• Food microbiology
• Post-harvest technology
• Community nutrition
• Food product development and entrepreneurship
• Food service management
• Food preservation and processing
• Human development
• Food packaging
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• Research scientists
• Dietitian
• Food scientists
• Health and wellness industry
• Government sectors
• Entrepreneurship.
| Job | Job Description |
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RESEARCH SCIENTISTS |
Nutrition researchers are trained to examine the complex interplay between foods eaten and health and disease in individuals or populations. |
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DIETITIANS |
Dietitian include providing health advice and promoting healthy eating, advising about special diets, educating health professionals and the public about nutrition, establishing and addressing health needs, helping to facilitate dietary changes. Example 1. Ganga hospital, Coimbatore 2. KMCH, Coimbatore 3. Senthil hospital, Erode 4. MMCH, Erode 5. Lotus hospital, Erode |
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FOOD SCIENTISTS |
The food researcher's job is to research and analyse the nutritional content, discover food sources, and develop ways and techniques to ensure processed food is healthy and safe. |
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY |
The healthcare industry (also called the medical industry or health economy) is an aggregation and integration of sectors within the economic system that provides goods and services to treat patients with curative, preventive, rehabilitative, and palliative care. 1. GYM 2. Fitness Centre |
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GOVERNMENT SECTORS |
1. FSO (Food safety officer) A food safety officer is a specialist whose job is to inspect and analyse food samples taken from various locations. 2. CDPO (A Child Development Project Officer) A professional who works with communities and families to ensure the proper implementation of child development programs |
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
The knowledge and skills that allow them to move into a range of employment opportunities in community nutrition or food service industries or continue their education in a dietetics-focused graduate program. |
OPENS DOORS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
After completing B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition You can prefer courses like M.Sc., MBA and PGDCA to get an amazing career.
ACHIVEMENTS
We take immense pride in our legacy of producing winners, with an astonishing tally of 97 gold medals, a tribute to the dedication and prowess of our students. Most of the gold medals got by our department students.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Internship, Case Study & Projects have been incorporated into the curriculum for strengthening the knowledge, skills and research procedures of students.
- Students undergo Internship in reputed hospitals and food industries which paves the way to widen their career opportunities.
FACULTY DETAILS
- T.Gowthami shiri Assistant Professor M.Sc.,
- P.Banu Priya Assistant Professor M.Sc.,