In addition to traditional nutrition facts and ingredients, current food packaging frequently includes a wide variety of additional labels includin ...
In this decision case, a congressional staffer must weigh a number of competing concerns and issues, including popular reactions to genetically mod ...
In this case study students assume the role of quality assurance personnel at a small artisan cheese company. They are given a flowchart of the che ...
In this case study, students are introduced to concepts and techniques in modern biotechnology, as well as the possible implications of this emergi ...
This interrupted case study follows the progress of Kenny, the head operator for a whey protein processing system, as he works with Cheryl, a quali ...
In this case study, students are asked to design a new refrigeration system for a company that stores produce. Students will need to consider vario ...
This clicker case introduces students to the biochemistry of lipids through the story of Pete, a college student who begins to consider his nutriti ...
If you were limited to choosing only three crops to sustainably farm in an arid, inhospitable environment, what would they be and how would you dec ...
It's Mother's Day and Dolly, a high school senior, is making a Mediterranean salad for her mom, who is a college chemistry major and who likes to t ...
This discussion case, in which a university research laboratory is vandalized by environmental activists opposed to genetic engineering, focuses on ...
In this intimate debate case, students consider whether to support the development and use of Golden Rice as a means to alleviate vitamin A deficie ...
In this interrupted case, students analyze a peer-reviewed article and apply the scientific method to solve an agricultural mystery. A fictional ap ...
In this case study, students assume the role of a quality assurance (QA) technician who is working on finding the root cause of customer complaints ...
Late on a Saturday night, a fire in the kitchen of a popular restaurant results in almost a million dollars in damages. Fortunately, there is no lo ...
Based on a true story, this case study was created to teach students how to perform statistical tests and determine whether a significant differenc ...
In this case study, students assume the role of a quality assurance team that is in charge of determining potential causes and solutions for potato ...
A possible act of industrial espionage is the backdrop for this case study, which introduces students to analytical techniques routinely used in mo ...
In this dilemma case study, the executives of a popular restaurant chain must decide whether to use irradiated meat, in this case, beef, to protect ...
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) has claimed approximately one-third of the commercial honeybee population in recent years. A number of causes have b ...
This case study was developed to engage students by making connections between core concepts in organic chemistry and the health-promoting chemical ...
When covering the process of cellular respiration, advanced high school and undergraduate biology classes present fermentation as a means of anaero ...
In this interrupted case study, students assume the role of a quality assurance intern at a plant that manufactures shredded cheese. As there is no ...
"Gerri" is the owner of a local bakery that specializes in cupcakes. Her assistant, "Kelsey," is preparing an order for a wedding when she discover ...
In this case study, a scientist is contacted by a friend from a meat processing plant who is looking for a test to determine the sex of the animals ...
The recent discovery of acrylamide in both fried and baked foods like French fries and potato chips has caused alarm. Acrylamide is both a known ca ...