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.
The Meat We Eat
Offered By
University of Florida
Learners taking this Course are
- Nutritionists
- Chefs
- Pharmacists
- Researchers
- Medical Doctors
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
13 hours to complete
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 (Total 79 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Welcome from Geoffrey Dahl51s
US History19m
US Animal Meat Production35m
Comparing US System with International Systems22m
7 readings
Start Here/Syllabus10m
References10m
Discussion Forum Guidelines10m
FAQ10m
Animal Sciences at UF10m
Final Project10m
Week 110m
1 practice exercise
Week 1 Quiz20m
Week
21 hour to complete
Week 2
This week, we'll learn about humane animal slaughter, and about converting muscle to meat.
3 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
Humane Slaughter and Animal Welfare - without video clips8m
Muscle Composition & Conversion of Muscle to Meat19m
1 reading
Week 210m
1 practice exercise
Week 2 Quiz20m
Week
32 hours to complete
Week 3
This week we'll learn about meat inspection, slaughter inspection, and food safety.
3 videos (Total 77 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Week 310m
1 practice exercise
Week 3 Quiz20m
Week
42 hours to complete
Week 4
This week we'll learn about meat quality, fabrication, and packaging.
7 videos (Total 103 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
7 videos
Grading26m
Quality Grades4m
Fabrication15m
Beef Fabrication - Optional lecture21m
Lamb Fabrication - Optional lecture7m
Packaging18m
Subprimal Cutting9m
1 reading
Week 410m
1 practice exercise
Week 4 Quiz20m
4.7
9 ReviewsTop reviews from The Meat We Eat
Excellent course, really enjoying it so far. I'm a farmer myself in Scotland and want to learn more about international meat farming and this was ideal.
About 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 10 of Public Universities, the University of Florida is the state’s oldest university and has a long established tradition of academic excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
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