This course introduces students to global cooking techniques and ingredients, nutrition, and alternative diets. Students apply these techniques to prepare a variety of global dishes, with a focus on nutrition and alternative diets. Students expand upon these principles for nutritional menu planning and create a table d'hote menu.
Prerequisites
CULI 2500, CULI 2503.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines 2. Professional Practice (Skills, Safety and New Equipment) 3. Principles of Nutrition 4. Introduction to Menu Development 5. Introduction to Global Cuisine 6. Introduction to Vegetarian/VeganCuisine 7. Introduction to Alternative Diets
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72147 |
October 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72173 |
November 23, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72197 |
January 11, 2027 to February 4, 2027 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41791 |
March 11, 2027 to April 3, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.