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Discipline: Business - CHNF: Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nutrition & Foods
Course Name Course Number
Artisan Bread CUL 117
  • Differentiate flours
  • Demonstrate knowledge of bread making.
Baking and Pastry I CUL 105
  • Demonstrate techniques to apply visual appeal to plated desserts.
  • List and describe the stages of the baking process.
Baking and Pastry II CUL 106
  • Describe and demonstrate the mixing methods for various categories of cakes.
  • Prepare and evaluate a variety of pastries.
Butchery & Charcuterie CUL 109
  • Describe and perform the process of sausage making.
  • Perform yield analysis of fabricated meats
Commercial Food Production CUL 113
  • Plan and produce a high-quality catered event.
  • Forecast and complete production for a breakfast or a grab-and-go barista bar.
Cooking for Athletic and Physical Performance NF 83
  • Students completing NF 83 - Cooking for Athletic and Physical Performance will be able to analyze food intake and compare to recommended goals.
  • Students in NF83- Cooking for Athletic and Physical Performance will demonstrate basic knowledge of food preparation terminology and techniques.
Cooking for Special Diets CUL 108
  • Identify common food allergies.
  • Distinguish what to cook for someone who is diabetic.
Cooking for Your Heart and Health NF 81 (VOC)
  • Students completing NF 81 - Cooking for Your Heart and Health will be able to analyze food labels for a food's fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, cholesterol, sugar, fiber, and vitamin and mineral content in order to assist in heart healthy food selection.
  • Students completing NF 81 - Cooking for Your Heart and Health will modify and present a recipe.
Culinary Work Experience CUL 91
  • Demonstrate opening procedures for a restaurant.
  • Apply cost control solutions for restaurant issues.
Cultural and Ethnic Foods NF 28
  • Students completing NF 28 - Cultural and Ethnic Foods will be able to identify the core foods, flavor principles, traditional foods, special occasion foods, and therapeutic foods used in each culture studied.
  • Students completing NF 28 - Cultural and Ethnic Foods will be able to analyze how food is used culturally and symbolically in holiday and religious ceremonies throughout the world.
Dining Room Service Management CUL 114
  • Identify, compare, and contrast the different styles of service.
  • List the various staff within a full-service establishment and describe their responsibilities.
Event Planning and Catering HRM 62
  • Develop a business plan for a catering business and understand the enormity of planning for and opening a small business.
  • Students will be able to meet with prospective clients and plan all elements of a special event.
Exploring Beverages CUL 111
  • Outline the grape growing and wine production process, including regions.
  • Identify and describe types of beverages commonly sold in a restaurant.
Food Safety and Sanitation HRM 52
  • Determine the presence of foodborne-illness outbreak.
  • Identify foodborne pathogen, their sources, and resulting illnesses, and symptoms.
Food Science Technologies NF 30
  • Students completing NF 30 - Food Science Technologies will describe the chemistry underlying the properties and reactions of various food components.
  • Students completing NF 30 - Food Science Technologies will describe the major chemical reactions that limit shelf life.
Garde Manager CUL 104
  • Design and set up a buffet for a catered event.
  • List techniques for maintain temperature and visual appeal of hot and cold food on a buffet.
Hospitality Cost Control HRM 57
  • Analyze the operational and cost control performance of a restaurant.
  • Conduct break-even analysis on a food & beverage facility and conduct cost volume analysis to determine the number of customers required to attain desired profits.
Hospitality Financial Accounting HRM 64
  • Develop an Income Statement (P&L) for a hospitality operation.
  • Develop a Balance Sheet for a hospitality operation.
Hospitality Law HRM 66
  • Identify and differentiate the four sources of law.
  • Analyze a hospitality civil case and determine the facts, elements of negligence, possible consequences and outcomes.
Hospitality Supervision HRM 56
  • Demonstrate knowledge of effective interviewing techniques.
  • Identify leadership styles and recognize successful motivational techniques.
Hospitality Work Experience HRM 91
  • Demonstrate proficiency of skills specified in the measurable objectives.
  • Develop measurable skill-based learning objectives, which they will attain at the end of their work experience period.
Introduction to Food and Beverage Management HRM 59
  • Describe the importance of concepts, location, and design in food and beverage facilities
  • Identify current trends and issues impacting restaurant and food and beverage management
Introduction to Hospitality HRM 51
  • Describe opportunities for entry and advancement in the hospitality field and develop a career portfolio.
  • Identify recognized hospitality leaders and analyze their leadership styles identifying key qualities, philosophies, or experiences associated with success in the field.
Introduction to Lodging HRM 70
  • Classify lodging facilities based on size, target markets, and levels of services.
  • Identify and describe the various operational departments and staff within a full-service hotel.
Introduction to Nutrition as a Career NF 1
  • Students completing NF 1 - Introduction to Nutrition as a Career will be able to identify career options in dietetics using at least two different communication platforms.
  • Students completing NF 1 - Introduction to Nutrition as a Career will be able to evaluate an assigned dietetic internship program.
Introduction to Nutrition Science NF 25
  • Students completing NF 25 – Introduction to Nutrition Science will utilize a computerized database to evaluate personal diet records.
  • Students completing NF 25 - Introduction to Nutrition Science will be able to demonstrate mastery of course material by planning a diet that meets or exceeds standards of nutritional adequacy.
Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors NF 25H
  • Students will demonstrate inquiry (a systematic process of exploring issues, objects or works) and analysis (assessment of evidence resulting in conclusions or judgments) as part of their Honors coursework.
  • Students completing NF 25H - Essentials of Nutrition (Honors) will be able to demonstrate mastery of course material by planning a diet that meets or exceeds standards of nutritional adequacy.
  • Students completing NF 25H - Essentials of Nutrition (Honors) will be able to demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation of their current food choices related to increasing their lifelong personal wellbeing.
Introduction to Tourism HRM 74
  • Identify and discuss the motivations of travelers
  • Discuss the history of leisure travel
Menu Planning HRM 61
  • Analyze the popularity and profitability of a menu.
  • Calculate the recipe cost of an entire menu.
Nutrition for Health and Wellness NF 10
  • Students completing NF 10 - Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness will be able to evaluate fad diets and products.
  • Students completing NF 10 - Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness will be able to analyze food intake and compare to recommended goals.
Principles of Foods with Laboratory NF 20
  • Students completing NF 20 - Principles of Foods with Lab will be able to understand and utilize food science principles in the preparation of a variety of food products.
  • Students completing NF 20 - Principles of Foods - will be able to correctly identify key laboratory equipment and utensils.
Professional Cooking Foundations CUL 101
  • Describe the principles of mise en place and effective time management strategies.
  • Identify and explain core cooking methods (e.g., roasting, sautéing, braising) and their appropriate applications.
Professional Cooking I CUL 102
  • Identify ingredients, products, tools, and equipment used in professional kitchens.
  • Create mise en place / a food production schedule for a team of 4 to complete assigned recipes in a set amount of time.
Professional Cooking II CUL 103
  • Apply cooking methods to a variety of products without the use of recipes.
  • Evaluate quality characteristics of completed plates.
Restaurant Operations CUL 115
  • Prepare and serve core espresso-beverages in accordance with established café standards, demonstrating proper technique, timing, and adherence to health and safety protocols.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the use of a point-of-sale system.
Specialty Cakes CUL 118
  • Identify and explain the components of cakes, fillings, buttercreams/frostings, and décor, including flavors and textures for celebration and wedding cakes.
  • Create a specialty cake.
Sports Nutrition NF 12
  • Students completing NF 12 - Sports Nutrition will be able to list symptoms of disordered eating associated with athletes.
  • Students completing NF 12 - Sports Nutrition will be able to develop an individual plan for an athlete to meet their nutrient needs.
Street Foods CUL 110
  • Identify typical ingredients in street foods around the globe.
  • Create a street food menu inspired by ingredients typical to a specific region.
Sustainability in Culinary Arts CUL 112
  • Analyze menu items and their environmental impacts.
  • Identify seasonal produce by growing seasons.
Vegetarian Cuisine NF 82 (VOC)
  • Students in NF 82 - Vegetarian Cooking will be able to correctly identify complementary protein sources.
  • Students completing NF 82 - Vegetarian Cuisine will modify and present a recipe.
Work Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics NF 91
  • Students completing NF 91- Work experience in Nutrition and Dietetics will develop and attain at least one measurable skills-based learning objective
  • Students completing NF 91 - Work Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics will evaluate how their work experience prepares them for a career in nutrition, foods, or dietetics.
World Baking CUL 116
  • Produce Regional Recipe Packet
  • Create a region specific dessert menu
World Cuisines CUL 107
  • Demonstrate knowledge of flavor profiles for a variety of geographic areas.
  • Identify common culinary threads throughout the world.