FYSM 248 - Food

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

Food is both a necessity and a pleasure. This seminar will explore both aspects of food through an understanding of the underlying science of food, nutrition, cooking, and sensation. All foods are chemicals and the body uses these chemicals in various ways. Thus an initial understanding of food chemistry and nutrition will provide the starting point for this seminar. Cooking is a chemical process, and the course will include some cooking exercises aimed at understanding the role of various ingredients in the final product obtained, whether muffins or mayonnaise. Food is also a source of sensory pleasure. The nature of taste and smell will be considered with tasting exercises. Finally, there are safety, economic, political and social justice issues surrounding our use of food and its availability. Students will explore some of these issues through independent research and both written and oral presentations to the seminar. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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