Overview Department of Food Science and Applied Nutration

The Food Science and Applied Nutrition program at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the development, optimization, and sustainability of the science of food and nutrition. The program typically concentrates on applying food and nutrition principles practically across diverse food and nutrition domains. The courses encompass:

  • Core food science and nutrition courses play a pivotal role in providing students with the essential theoretical and practical foundation necessary to understand the intricate field of food science and nutrition. These courses cover a range of topics, including food composition, chemistry, nutrition science, food microbiology, and food processing. Students delve into the chemical makeup of food components, explore nutrient functions, learn about food safety and quality, and gain insights into foodborne pathogens. Additionally, they study food preservation techniques, food packaging, and food engineering principles. Overall, these core courses prepare students for careers in the food industry, research, and public health.
  • Food product development courses are typically associated with the science and technology courses in food science and nutrition. These courses introduce students to various food products and processing techniques, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, fish, coffee, tea, spices, herbs, beverages, cereals, fats, oils, sugars, honey, and confectionery. Additionally, these courses cover sensory evaluation, enabling students to assess the sensory quality of food products.
  • Common courses are courses that are coming from natural and social studies. Natural sciences seek to understand the physical world and natural phenomena. These disciplines include chemistry, biology, and mathematics. These fields aim to uncover fundamental laws and principles governing food and nutrition. The social sciences focus on human behavior, societies, and interactions. Disciplines include psychology, logic and critical thinking, moral and civic education, the global trend history of Ethiopia, and social anthropology.