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CULI 1507: Flavour Principles & Menus
Effective date
July 2018
Department
Culinary Arts (Blended)
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces students to the basic principles of nutrition and its application in food preparation. This course also examines the study of taste and flavour and introduces students to institutional menus and terminology. This course is part of the full time Culinary Arts program.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Professional Cook 1 Certificate program
Corequisites
CULI 1508 - Short Order Café
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the nutritional elements of a healthy diet
- Identify and describe the principles of food combinations based on nutrition, taste, and flavour principles
- Identify and describe a variety of institutional menus and terminology
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Total Hours: 12
Total Hours: 12
Instructional Strategies
lectures, demonstration, hands-on practice, group work, kitchen activities, projects and independent study
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Portfolio |
100 |
Professional Skills, Dietary Requirements, Menu and Flavour Principles |
Course topics
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines 2. Basic Nutrition 3. Palette Development and Taste & Flavour Principles 4. Introduction to Menus
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.