FDSC 1102
Leadership and Career Skills in Food Science
A successful career in food science demands integrating technical knowledge with professionalism and leadership skills. This course utilizes principles in Food Science, self-assessment, industry case studies, and hands on activities to grow students' skills in leadership, team building, networking, and professional readiness.
Topics
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and in teams.
- Describe social and cultural competence relative to diversity and inclusion.
- Discuss examples of ethical issues in food science.
- Employ knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics in understanding principles of food science.
- Examine your personality type, strengths, and team building skills.
- Develop strong working relationships with your Food Science classmates.
- Grow your professionalism skills, including science communication, networking, and team-based technical problem solving.
- Communicate effectively with Cornell Food Science Members & Advocates.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
FDSC 1101.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Leadership and Career Skills in Food Science · 2.0 · Undergraduate