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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
CUL 264.1 | Title:
ARTISAN CHOCOLATES |
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Full Title:
Artisan Chocolates |
Last Reviewed:1/24/2022 |
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 |
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| 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
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course introduces students to the theory and techniques of both historical and modern artisan chocolates. In this hands-on class, students will learn chocolate making and tempering techniques as applied to regional, national and international chocolate work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course introduces students to the theory and techniques of both historical and modern artisan chocolates. In this hands-on class, students will learn chocolate making and tempering techniques as applied to regional, national and international chocolate work.
(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
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Prepare a variety of chocolate confections using locally available products.
2. Apply a working knowledge of sanitation and safety in a kitchen.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the function of each of the primary ingredient groups used in making chocolate confections.
2. List and explain the function and proper use of the basic tools and pieces of equipment used in a chocolate making.
3. Demonstrate proper measurement techniques.
4. Read, convert, and execute recipes to create desired yields of specified chocolate products.
5. Utilize a variety of chocolate techniques to prepare recipes.
6. Select and utilize appropriate molds and packaging to prepare and present chocolates.
7. Select ingredients based on geographical location and climate and utilize them to prepare chocolate confections.
8. Apply sensory evaluation skills to identify characteristics of high quality ingredients and finished products.
9. Practice safe, hygienic food handling procedures.
Topics and Scope
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I. History of Chocolate
II. The Chocolate Making Process
III. Methods and Techniques of Tempering Chocolate
IV. Varieties of Chocolate
A. Flavors
B. Chocolate percentages
C. Ingredients
D. Quality
E. Price
F. Storage
V. Sensory Evaluation
A. Taste
B. Appearance
C. Color
VI. Chocolate Equipment
A. Tools and utensils
B. Tempering machines and marbles
C. Molds
D. Refrigeration
E. Appliances
VII. Primary Ingredient Groups and Their Functions
A. Chocolate
B. Fats
C. Dairy
D. Produce
E. Flavorings
F. Sugars
VIII. Recipes and Formulas
A. Comprehension
B. Yield conversion
C. Measures
IX. Safe and Hygienic Food Handling
Concepts presented in lecture are applied and practiced in lab.
Assignments:
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Assignments will include:
Lecture Related Assignments:
1. Weekly reading (3-5 pages).
2. Keep a recipe journal.
3. Complete weekly worksheets.
Lab Related Assignments:
1. Prepare weekly assigned recipes.
2. Taste and evaluate the success of recipes prepared in class.
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% |
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% |
Preparing and evaluating recipes | |
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:
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Instructor prepared materials.
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