Description
Instruct students in the principles and theories of food science, the study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food, and the underlying scientific concepts of food processing.
Alternative labels
educate on food science
provide instruction on food science
teaching food science
explain food science
teaches food science
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Teach food science is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Food science lecturer: Food science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, food science, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and exams and leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their field of food science, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.
Optional skill
Teach food science is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Teach food science – ESCO