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Course Syllabus

HFST 1240 Introductory Foods

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Education and Family Studies
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
  • Prerequisites: N/A
  • Corequisites: HFST 1245
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Summer 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Spring 2026
  • End Semester: Spring 2027
  • Optimum Class Size: 36
  • Maximum Class Size: 36

Course Description

This class is designed to be an introductory course in the culinary arts. Students will learn basic cooking techniques as well as develop skills for food preparation. It introduces fundamental concepts necessary to the Family and Consumer Science major, the Culinary Arts major, and the Food Science major. This class is also appropriate for any student interested in the culinary arts field. The lecture session includes a lab component, HFST 1245, that is required for all students to take in conjunction with this course.

Justification

This course is required for Family and Consumer Science Education Majors and Food Science Majors. Equivalent course offered at other USHE institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students successfully completing this course will be able to comprehend the fundamental principles of managing a clean and safe kitchen area.
  2. Students successfully completing this course will be able to know the basic food preparation techniques for stocks, sauces, soups, vegetables, grains, pastas, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and proper food presentation.
  3. Students successfully completing this course will be able to understand the essential principles of baking and dessert making.

Course Content

This course will include:
Food Management
• Food Economics
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Food Regulations
• Timing Meal Preparation
• Meal Service
• Table Appointments
• Hospitality and Entertaining
• Food Preparation
Food Preparation
• Frozen Desserts
• Starches and Starch Cookery
• Cereal Grains and Pastas
• Vegetables
• Fat Chemistry, Frying and Emulsions
• Protein Chemistry
• Eggs and Egg Cookery
• Milk and Cheese
• Meats, Poultry, and Seafood
• Batters and Doughs
• Pastry
• Quick Breads
• Yeast Breads
• Cakes and Cookies

The instructor will present foods from various regions and peoples, and the students will prepare dishes from various regions and cultures. Food provides an opportunity for increased inclusivity and understanding. This course will accomplish this.