Applied Project in Food Regulatory Affairs

Course Code: FSC 870

Credits: 3

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This online course is the capstone of the master's degree in food regulatory affairs. The project applies what students have learned by addressing a research, theoretical, or practical problem in food regulatory affairs. Students will work with the course instructors as their advisors, mentors, and evaluators for their applied project. A second faculty member may serve as a subject matter expert advisor. In addition to writing the project proposal, the student will produce an outline, a preliminary draft, and a final paper (~20-25 pages).[1]

Most of the work is done independently. The role of the instructor is to manage the process of the project execution, including progress reports, the preliminary draft, and the final paper. The instructor will also advise and give feedback during the process.

This is a self-driven course; therefore, students have the responsibility to make steady progress on their project to meet the due dates. Communication with the instructor is essential to ensure the scope and direction of the project stay on track.

Prerequisites: Degree-seeking graduate students admitted to the master's program in food regulatory affairs who have completed at least 24 credits for their food regulatory affairs degree.

The primary learning objectives for this course are:

  • A capacity for analytical thinking.
  • Graduate-level writing skills.
  • Ability to gather and use information.
  • Ability to manage an extended project addressing a problem.

By completing this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Effectively execute an applied project with guidance from your advisor. 
  • Write a paper that clearly describes the work conducted and the results.