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  • 8.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Advisory: MAT-62A, MAT-62B, MAT-62C, REA-95. Limitation on Enrollment: Negative TB test/chest x-ray within the last three years. Overview of the culinary arts and the food industry. An introduction to the fundamental knowledge and concepts of basic food preparation, culinary theory and terminology, skills, techniques, use and care of commercial equipment and procedures. Emphasis is given to the study of different production (cooking methods) and product flow. Basic concepts of kitchen organization and operation, heat transfer, use of standardized recipe and recipe conversion, weights and measures, basic menu construction, food composition, nutrition and working methods. Relationship between front and back of the house activities is discussed. Skills and techniques will be developed in the preparation and production of all aspects of breakfast cookery; use of standardized recipes, fruit and vegetable identification, short order cooking, and safety and sanitation. Prepares for entry level skills as a server, breakfast cook, short order cook and bus person. Students will be required to purchase a knife set and five sets of uniforms. Students will earn Presenting Service, ServSafe Certification and CPR Certification as part of their course requirements. 45 hours lecture and 307 hours laboratory.
  • 8.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: CUL-36. Limitation on Enrollment: Negative TB test/chest x-ray within the last three years. Intermediate level of food preparation and cookery focusing on the handling and preparation of stocks, sauces, soups, meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, vegetables, fruits and starches. Also included are food presentation and garnishes, service line set up; planning, preparation, setup and service of catered events; principles, theory and production of baking including yeast products, quick breads, cakes and icings, cookies, pies, pastries, creams, custards, frozen dessert, and sauces. Students will utilize all dry and moist methods of cooking. Receiving, storage, and issuing procedures are practiced; safety and sanitation procedures are applied. 45 hours of lecture and 307 hours laboratory.
  • 8.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: CUL-37. Limitation on enrollment: Negative TB test/chest x-ray within the last three years. This course provides comprehensive and advanced principles of classical, modern, and international food preparation, cooking and food service operations. Students will develop food production and service skills by being exposed to quantity cooking methods, the use and care of equipment as they rotate through various positions in the daily operation of a full scale restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Emphasis will be placed on high standards of quality and efficient preparation, production and food handling of meats, poultry, fish, soups, sauces, sausages and cured food, pates, terrines, and other cold foods. Menu selection and balance, use of recipes and evaluation of food products will be studied. An analysis of the daily operations will focus on consistent or improved performance in a team environment and further development in supervision and restaurant skills. Students will assist in taking responsibility for the management of all parts of the restaurant operation. 45 hours of lecture and 307 hours laboratory.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. This course introduces the skills, techniques and knowledge of professional waitstaff service. The course prepares students to provide the finest waitstaff service in the hospitality industry, and is appropriate for those who are considering entering a waitstaff career to those who are experienced waitstaff professionals seeking to improve skills to impeccable levels. The course covers styles of waitstaff service, interaction with guests, the tools used by professional waitstaff, service preparedness and proper table etiquette. 9 hours lecture and 9 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be at least 21 years old to sample wines. This course introduces characteristics of different wine families, the varietals within each family and the characteristics of each varietal that can be used to select the best wine to compliment a dish. Students will learn how the climate, topography and geography of a region and even the individual vineyard affects the wine it produces. Students will learn to identify the specific characteristics of each wine varietal and to distinguish between different varietals. Students will learn to read a wine label and choose the best varietals and desired characteristics to compliment any food being served. Wines will be sampled during class. 36 hours lecture.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: None. This class introduces the skills necessary to prepare international foods including traditional methods of preparation and the cultural influences on each dish. Introduces a variety of preparation methods and ingredients of international cuisine including the history, climate and topography of each country and influences on its people. The class teaches skills necessary for great cooking and promotes a global understanding and appreciation of cultures different from one's own. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    UC, CSU Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to introduce students to dance technique from a specific regional area, culture or ethnic group. International styles to be studied might include Spanish, Balinese, Flamenco and will be the choice of the instructor. May be taken a total of four times. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    UC, CSU Prerequisite: None. Music for Dance is designed to develop the skills necessary for a dancer/choreographer/musician to make the best use of sound in relationship to movement. The student will gain the tools needed to communicate intelligently with the composer/musician and dancer/ choreographer. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 3.00 Credits

    CSU Prerequisite: None. An individualized approach to teaching children to become aware of their physical abilities through the use of movement and dance in the classroom. 45 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory.
  • 3.00 Credits

    UC, CSU Prerequisite: None. A nontechnical course for the general student leading to the appreciation and understanding of dance as a medium of communication, entertainment, and as an art form. 54 hours lecture.
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