University of Florida

The Meat We Eat

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Chad Carr, Ph.D.

Instructor: Chad Carr, Ph.D.

4.7

(178 reviews)

13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 7 modules in this course

This week we'll get a basic overview of the US meat industry, and see how it compares to the European system.

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5 videos7 readings1 quiz

This week, we'll learn about humane animal slaughter, and about converting muscle to meat.

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz

This week we'll learn about meat inspection, slaughter inspection, and food safety.

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz

This week we'll learn about meat quality, fabrication, and packaging.

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7 videos1 reading1 quiz

This week we'll learn about cooking meat!

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

This week we'll learn about the dietary benefits of meat, the sustainability of the meat industry, and meat byproducts.

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz

This week you'll complete your final project.

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1 reading

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4.8 (50 ratings)
Chad Carr, Ph.D.
University of Florida
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