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CUL 106 - Principles of Culinary Arts I
Introduces the fundamental principles of food preparation and basic culinary procedures. Stresses the use of proper culinary procedures combined with food science, proper sanitation, standards of quality for food items that are made, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
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CUL 107 - Principles of Culinary Arts II
Introduces the fundamental principles of food preparation and basic culinary procedures. Stresses the use of proper culinary procedures combined with food science, proper sanitation, standards of quality for food items that are made, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
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CUL 119 - Applied Nutrition for Food Service
Studies food composition, nutrition science, and application of nutrition principles by the food service professional. Provides the student with a basic understanding of human nutrition and application of nutrition in the service of commercially prepared meals.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Total 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
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CUL 134 - Food and Beverage Service Management
Provides a conceptual and technical framework for managing the service of meals in a variety of commercial settings. Studies the integration of production and service delivery, guest contact dynamics, reservations management, and point-of-sale technology systems.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
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CUL 145 - Garde Manger
Studies garde manger, the art of decorative cold food preparation and presentation. Provides a detailed practical study of cold food preparation and artistic combination and display of cold foods.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
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CUL 199 - Supervised Study
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Lecture 1-5 hours. Total 1-15 hours per week.
1-5 credits
CUL 205 - Fundamentals of Wine
Familiarizes the student with basic knowledge needed to make decisions relative to the purchase, storage, and service of wine, as well as decisions relative to the use of wine in the hospitality and food service industry.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
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CUL 206 - International Cuisine
Introduces the concepts of cultural differences and similarities and the preparation of the food specialties of the major geographical areas of the world. Focuses on emerging cuisines as they become popular.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
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CUL 207 - American Regional Cuisine
Studies the distinct regional cooking styles of America and its neighbors. Emphasizes the indigenous ingredients, as well as the cultural aspect of each region?s cooking style. Includes the preparation of the various regional foods.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
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CUL 256 - Principles and Applications of Catering
Analyzes and compares the principles of on-premise and off-premise catering. Includes student presentations in a series of catered functions where they assume typical managerial/employee positions emphasizing planning, organizing, operating, managing and evaluating.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
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CUL 259 - Beverage Management
Involves the systematic study of beverages, emphasizing the use of beverages as a complement to food. Covers topics including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, beverage equipment and bar setup in addition to mixology, beer, wine and spirits.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
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CUL 290 - Coordinated Internship
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits. Lecture 1-5 hours. Total 1-25 hours per week.
1-5 credits
CUL 297 - Cooperative Education
Supervises on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Lecture 1-5 hours. Total 1-25 hours per week.
1-5 credits