4/28/2024 4:46:07 AM	CUL 280.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CUL 280.1	Title:  PLANT-BASED CUISINE
Full Title:  Plant-Based Cuisine
Last Reviewed:11/13/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	.25		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	4.38
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	.75		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	13.13
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.00			Contact Total	17.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  8.75

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Are you looking for inspiration to eat more vegetables? Plant-based cuisine is not new; however, its popularity is on the rise for those seeking to eat less meat and more vegetables. In this course, students will explore plant-based cultural foods, historical food trends, and customs as related to gourmet, regional, national, and global plant-based dishes. Students will prepare a variety of common plant-based dishes.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Are you looking for inspiration to eat more vegetables? Plant-based cuisine is not new; however, its popularity is on the rise for those seeking to eat less meat and more vegetables. In this course, students will explore plant-based cultural foods, historical food trends, and customs as related to gourmet, regional, national, and global plant-based dishes. Students will prepare a variety of common plant-based dishes.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
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Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Prepare a variety of dishes common to a particular plant-based cuisine using locally available products.

2. Apply a working knowledge of sanitation and safety in a commercial kitchen.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the principles, history, and philosophy of plant-based cuisine.

2. Discuss current concepts, health benefits, and theories related to plant-based diets and nutrition.

3. Recognize and use proper cooking techniques and equipment to prepare and present a variety of plant-based recipes.

4. Identify and select fresh, local, seasonal, organically, and sustainably grown ingredients.

5. Describe important cultural and global eating patterns that influence plant-based diets.

6. Modify favorite dishes or meals to be plant-based.

7. Identify the basic principles of plant-based meal planning.

8. Employ safe, hygienic food handling procedures.

Topics and Scope

I. Definitions

    A. National cuisine

    B. Regional cuisine

    C. Global cuisine

    D. Cooking terminology

    E. Safe, hygienic food handling procedures

II. Styles of Cooking

    A. Dry heat

    B. Moist heat

    C. Combination cooking

III. Cooking Equipment

    A. Pots and pans

    B. Ovens and stoves

    C. Utensils

    D. Serving bowls and platters

IV. Ingredients Based on Geographical Location and Climate

    A. Fresh

    B. Dried

    C. Canned

    D. Frozen

    E. Seasonal

    F. Herbs and spices

    G. Oils and vinegars

V. Eating Patterns and Lifestyles

    A. Plant-based

    B. Stationary versus mobile     

     C. Home cooking versus prepared foods

    D. Environmental and health-related considerations

VI. Historical Influences of Other Countries and Cuisines

    A. Immigration

    B. Politics/colonialization

    C. Religion

    D. Environment

    E. Geography

    F. Trade/commerce

VII. Foods Used for Specific Purposes

    A. Nutritional

    B. Medicinal

    C. Ceremonial/religious

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portion of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Weekly reading (6-10 pages)

2. Keep a recipe journal

3. Cuisine worksheets (2-3)

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Prepare weekly recipes

2. Weekly recipe evaluation worksheets

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Cuisine worksheets
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 75%
Prepare weekly recipes; weekly recipe evaluation worksheets
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Recipe journal; attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials.

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