Food Processing, Technology, and Safety In Sonora, Mexico

Food Processing, Technology, and Safety In Sonora, Mexico
May 22-June 9, 2006

Course Number: FDSCI 630/961
Credit Hours: 3
Course Dates: May 22 – June 9, 2006
travel Dates: May 19 (KC) - 20 and June 10 (KC) - 11, 2006

Another trip is tentatively planned for summer 2007. Stay posted for updates.

Course Description: A three-week intensive food science course on food processing, technology, and safety will be held at the Universidad de Sonora in Hermosillo, Mexico. Emphasis will be on food processing, safety, and exports. Cereal and oilseed processes, nutritional quality of grains and legumes, tortilla production, seafood processing and preservation (sardines, shrimp, squid, octopus, etc.), entomology and toxicology, vegetable and fruit production and processing (grapes, cactus, watermelon, etc.), dairy processing, and meat processing (pork, beef, etc.) are some of the topics to be covered. Instructors from the Universidad de Sonora will provide lectures and lead students in laboratory and field trip experiences in food processing. Course will also include two to four hours of afternoon Intensive Spanish lessons (Monday – Thursday).

Tentative schedule:
May 19 (Friday)-20 (Saturday): travel to Hermosillo, MX (Overnight in Kansas City)
May 21 (Sunday): Orientation to Hermosillo, MX
May 22-25 (Monday-Thursday): Lectures/Laboratories/Field trips/Intensive Spanish
May 26 (Friday): travel to Gulf of California/Seafood Processing/Free time
May 27 (Saturday): Free time on Gulf
May 28 (Sunday): Free time on Gulf/Return to Hermosillo
May 29-June 1 (Monday-Thursday): Lectures/Laboratories/Field trips/Intensive Spanish
June 2 (Friday): travel to Gulf of California/Seafood Processing/Free time
June 3 (Saturday): Free time on Gulf
June 4 (Sunday): Free time on Gulf/Return to Hermosillo
June 5-8 (Monday-Thursday): Lectures/Laboratories/Field trips/Intensive Spanish
June 9 (Friday): Lectures/Laboratories/Field trips/Free time
June 10(Saturday)-11 (Sunday): Air travel to Kansas City (Overnight in Kansas City)

Requirements:
Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student standing in the College of Agriculture or Human Ecology with interest in Food Science or related field.

Application Deadline November 18: Obtain and submit application to John Unruh, Weber 248, 532-1245, junruh@oznet.ksu.edu or Kelly Getty, Call, 532-2203, kgetty@oznet.ksu.edu.

Introductory Level Spanish: Basic Language training (BLT) Sessions are offered starting in October (Oct 4 – Nov 10) and February of each semester by the International Student Center. The fee is $25.00; 532-6448.

Review Study Abroad Policies and Procedures of the Office of International Programs www.k-state.edu/oip/

Completed Application with the Office of International Programs www.k-state.edu/oip/students/application.htm

Valid Passport

Attend orientation meetings and prepare a 15-minute introductory presentation on a food-processing topic during the spring semester of 2006.

Keep a daily diary of travel activities.

Prepare a final report on food processing, technology and safety in Sonora, MX.