Department Facilities

Computer Lab

Located in Room 326 New Ingersoll, the lab is maintained through Student Technology Fees and was refurbished in the summer of 2005.  The computer lab has 40 desktop computers, printer, DVD/VCR player, LCD projector and ceiling to floor screen.  Internet access is available from all computers and software programs include MicroOffice Suite 2003, various nutrition assessment programs, SPSS and SAS.

Foods Lab

The Foods Lab, located in room 111R, is a space equipped with tools and technology for students to develop and advancehands-on skills with and knowledge of varied aspects of food.

The ~ 30 x 20' lab contains a central sitting area surrounded by a demonstration unit and lab stations equipped with a sink, stove, counter and cabinet with basic tools. Larger support and supply equipment runs the perimeter of the lab. An adjacent pantry provides additional work and storage space for lab materials.

In the laboratory, students typically receive a demonstration or instructions that complement their didactic learning. In pairs or small groups, the students receive and then proceed with assigned projects, communicating with their peers and instructor during the process. They demonstrate their acquired knowledge and abilities in varied aspects of food handling through their lab exercises, presentation, evaluation and discussion. These include culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation, socio-cultural food consumption issues and trends, food production, sourcing, sustainability and environmental issues related to food, promotion of pleasurable, nutritious and balanced eating, applied sensory evaluation of food, applied food science principles, awareness of cultural diversity and its influence on individual food choices, with skills in communication and  effective action.

Physiology Lab

Located in room 4200 Ingersoll Hall.

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