Food and Agricultural Science
- Title ID 147-FAS
- Science, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Economics
- 7 Programs
- 9 Supplemental Files
- 10th Grade through Post Secondary
- Published by Ambrose Video Publishing Inc./Centre Communications
Included Programs
Program 1: History of Early Food and Agricultural ScienceRunning time is 29 minutes
The first program presents an overview of the milestones on the journey from working the land by hand to personalized nutrition.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: The Joining of American Agriculture and Science
- Chapter 2: Early Agricultural Technology Milestones
- Chapter one traces the history of science and technology in 19th century on American agriculture.
- Chapter 3: The Scientific Analysis of Food and Nutrition
- Chapter 2: Early Agricultural Technology Milestones
- Chapter 4: Food Safety, Genomics and Food Systems
- Chapter three gives a brief history of the scientific understanding of food composition and nutrition.
Program 2: Agriculture's Information RevolutionRunning time is 29 minutes
Program two examines how 21st century information technologies are revolutionizing agriculture.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: The First Three Agricultural Revolutions
- Chapter 2: Soil Science and Conservation
- Chapter 3: Precision and Smart Agriculture
Program 3: Genomics, Genetic Engineering and Genome EditingRunning time is 30 minutes
Program three looks at the controversial subject popularly known as GMOs or genetically modified organisms and examines the scientific truth of GMOs.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: Hybridization
- Chapter 2: Genomics
- Chapter 3: Genetic Engineering
- Chapter 4: Genome Editing
Program 4: The Scientific Analysis of FoodRunning time is 29 minutes
Program four will show students how science has made dramatic breakthroughs in understanding the nutritional composition of food.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: Basic Food Composition
- Chapter 2: Lipids
- Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
- Chapter 4: Protien, Minerals and Vitamins
Program 5: The Science of Human Nutrition, Diet and HealthRunning time is 29 minutes
Program five examines the pros and cons of dietary programs and how personalized nutrition is on the cutting edge of 21st century food science.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: Dietary Requirements
- Chapter 2: Gut Microbiota
- Chapter 3: Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Chapter 4: Personalized Nutrition Science
Program 6: Food Safety, Processing, Preservation and PackagingRunning time is 30 minutes
Program six looks at how science, engineering and biotechnology have led the way in providing a safe and healthy food supply as well as extending the shelf life of food products.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: Food Safety
- Chapter 2: Food Processing
- Chapter 3: Shelf Life and Packaging
Program 7: Food Systems and Agricultural SustainabilityRunning time is 30 minutes
Program seven presents the big picture analysis of food and agriculture and how they lie at the core of human survival for the billions of people on planet Earth.
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: The Nature of Food Systems
- Chapter 2: Sustainable Agriculture
- Chapter 3: Organic Farming
- Chapter 4: Vertical Agriculture
Supplemental Files
- MARC Records for FAS
- MARC records for the series Food and Agricultural Science
- Educators Guide for Food and Agricultural Science
- Transcription for Program 1: History of Early Food and Agricultural Science
- Transcription for Program 2: Agriculture's Information Revolution
- Transcription for Program 3: Genomics, Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing
- Transcription for Program 4: The Scientific Analysis of Food
- Transcription for Program 5: The Science of Human Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Transcription for Program 6: Food Safety, Processing, Preservation and Packaging
- Transcription for Program 7: Food Systems and Agricultural Sustainability