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The Curriculum in Dairy Manufacturing Broadening the Curriculum, Technology Courses Versus Science Courses, Process Courses Versus Product Courses

Department of Dairy Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

ABSTRACT

We have been asked to present our views briefly on three topics pertaining to instruction in dairy manufacturing or dairy technology:

1. Broadening curriculums
   
2. Technology courses versus science courses
   
3. Process courses versus product courses
   

It can be assumed, to begin with, that no program in dairy technology possibly can be arranged which will satisfy everyone interested in dairy manufacturing education, least of all the students who are taking or contemplate taking such a, program.

In any discussion of curriculums, the matter must be considered in the light of certain background facts and information which are pertinent to the subject.

In the different regions the dairy industry itself varies in complexion, and it is natural to suppose that dairy departments will tend to emphasize areas of instruction which seem to fit the opportunities offered by industry in their regions.

No hard and fast curriculum of studies can meet perfectly the needs of all dairy technology graduates, for the simple reason that the positions available to them are too diversified, running all the way from scientific research of basic character to selling supplies, or from managing a complex dairy operation to inspecting farms and plants.