The Meat We Eat

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The Meat We Eat

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About this course: The Meat We Eat is a course designed to create a more informed consumer about the quality, safety, healthfulness and sustainability of muscle foods and address current issues in animal agriculture in developed and developing countries.

Created by:  University of Florida

  • Taught by:  Chad Carr, Ph.D.

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About this course: The Meat We Eat is a course designed to create a more informed consumer about the quality, safety, healthfulness and sustainability of muscle foods and address current issues in animal agriculture in developed and developing countries.

Created by:  University of Florida

  • Taught by:  Chad Carr, Ph.D.

Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.6 stars Average User Rating 4.6See what learners said Travail en cours

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University of Florida The University of Florida (UF) is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in academic excellence, both on campus and online. Ranked in the top 20 of Public Universities, the University of Florida is the state’s oldest university and has a long established tradition of academic excellence.

Syllabus


WEEK 1


Week 1
This week we'll get a basic overview of the US meat industry, and see how it compares to the European system.


5 videos, 7 readings expand


  1. Video: Welcome From the Instructor
  2. Video: Welcome from Geoffrey Dahl
  3. Lecture: Start Here/Syllabus
  4. Lecture: References
  5. Lecture: Discussion Forum Guidelines
  6. Lecture: FAQ
  7. Lecture: Animal Sciences at UF
  8. Lecture: Final Project
  9. Lecture: Week 1
  10. Video: US History
  11. Video: US Animal Meat Production
  12. Video: Comparing US System with International Systems

Graded: Week 1 Quiz

WEEK 2


Week 2
This week, we'll learn about humane animal slaughter, and about converting muscle to meat.


3 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: Humane Slaughter and Animal Welfare - WITH slaughter video clips
  2. Video: Humane Slaughter and Animal Welfare - without video clips
  3. Lecture: Week 2
  4. Video: Muscle Composition & Conversion of Muscle to Meat

Graded: Week 2 Quiz

WEEK 3


Week 3
This week we'll learn about meat inspection, slaughter inspection, and food safety.


3 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: US Inspection
  2. Lecture: Week 3
  3. Video: Slaughter Inspection
  4. Video: Food Safety

Graded: Week 3 Quiz

WEEK 4


Week 4
This week we'll learn about meat quality, fabrication, and packaging.


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  1. Video: Grading
  2. Video: Quality Grades
  3. Lecture: Week 4
  4. Video: Fabrication
  5. Video: Beef Fabrication - Optional lecture
  6. Video: Lamb Fabrication - Optional lecture
  7. Video: Packaging
  8. Video: Subprimal Cutting

Graded: Week 4 Quiz

WEEK 5


Week 5
This week we'll learn about cooking meat!


3 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: Palatability
  2. Lecture: Week 5
  3. Video: Processing & Cooking
  4. Video: Sample Final Project

Graded: Week 5 Quiz
Graded: Meat Cookery Final Project

WEEK 6


Week 6
This week we'll learn about the dietary benefits of meat, the sustainability of the meat industry, and meat byproducts.


3 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: Meat in the Diet
  2. Lecture: Week 6
  3. Video: Technology and Sustainability
  4. Video: By-products

Graded: Week 6 Quiz

WEEK 7


Week 7
This week you'll complete your final project.


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  1. Lecture: Week 7
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