Culinology

Provides knowledge and experience in food preparation terminology, equipment, and techniques to increase proficiency, coupled with investigation of the science principles involved. Emphasis is on ingredient functions and interactions; production and sensory evaluation standards; food safety and sanitation; nutrient composition; and food aesthetics and presentation. Content includes recipe and menu development, stocks, sauces, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. This course is not open to students who have received credit for FCS 120.

Orientation to careers in dietetics, nutrition science, food science, culinary arts and management, hospitality, food service management, and Culinology®. Career portfolios, professional organizations and publications will be covered. Educational plans will be developed in conjunction with counseling personnel.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

Select one course from this list.

The study of equipment, skills and procedures used in commercial bakeries. Includes practical application in the production of a wide variety of quick and yeast breads and cookies.

Provides knowledge and experience in food preparation terminology, equipment, and techniques. Emphasis is on scientific principles, ingredient functions and interactions, production and sensory evaluation standards, food safety and sanitation, nutrient values, food aesthetics, and presentation of vegetables, starches and grains, salads and dressing, sandwiches, hor d'oeuvres, Garde Manger, breakfast foods, bakeshop, and international cuisine. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for FCS 123.

An overview of basic concepts of personal and institutional sanitation and safety as applied to food service with special emphasis on the role of the food supervisor/manager in maintaining sound practices. The course also covers the concepts of sanitation and safety as related to the selection, layout, and use of equipment and examines current recommended practices including local, state, and federal regulations.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized.

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.

This course covers the science of foods and the nutrients they contain, and of their actions within the body. Emphasis is placed on individual dietary needs, current nutrition and health issues, and application of evidence-based nutrition information. Students utilize computer software to analyze personal diet records and plan healthful meals.

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• American Sign Language 138
• Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
• Communication Studies 108
• Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
• Drama 103, 110, 111
• Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
• English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
• Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
• Fashion 104, 105
• Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
• French 101, 102
• Graphics 127
• History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
• Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• Library 180
• Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
• Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
• Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
• Photo 110
• Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.

NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.

You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.

NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.

Food science is the scientific study of raw food materials and their behavior during formulation, processing, packaging, and storage. Food processing technologies and the government regulation of food processing and labeling are examined. Products are evaluated through sensory analysis, with objective assessment of the factors that affect product quality. The scientific method is emphasized throughout the course.

This course explores the socio-economic, psychological, and anthropological perspectives of traditional and contemporary food preparation within various cultures, with an emphasis on American, African, Asian, Middle Eastern, European, and Latin American regions. Students learn about food and culture in lecture, and apply this learning in lab through the preparation and tasting of foods and beverages representative of various cultures and regions. Global food issues, sanitation and safety practices are addressed. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for FCS 134.

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.

NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.

You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.

NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.