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Course Syllabus

HFST 1245 Introductory Foods Lab

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Education and Family Studies
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Corequisites: Students must also register for HFST 1240
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Summer 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Spring 2026
  • End Semester: Spring 2027
  • Optimum Class Size: 12
  • Maximum Class Size: 12

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 lab session includes a lecture component, HFST 1240, that is required for all students to take in conjunction with this course.

Justification

This lab and course are required for Family and Consumer Science Education Majors, as well as, Food Science Majors. Equivalent course offered at other USHE institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate the fundamental principles of managing a clean and safe kitchen area.
  2. Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate 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 demonstrate the essential principles of baking and dessert making.
  4. Students successfully completing this course will be able to demonstrate their developing kitchen skills by cooking at home.

Course Content

Organized and Safe Kitchen
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Kitchen Safety
• Measuring
• Knife Skills
Basic Food Preparation Techniques
• Seasoning and Flavors
• Soups
• Breakfasts
• Food Presentation
Baking and Dessert Making
• Yeast Breads
• Quick Breads
• Pies and Pastries
• Puddings and Frozen Desserts

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.