12/26/2024 3:45:14 PM	CUL 221.45 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CUL 221.45	Title:  ENTREES-SOUTHWEST
Full Title:  American Regional Cuisine-Southwest
Last Reviewed:6/18/2001

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		4 max.	Lecture Scheduled	6.00
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	2.00		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	8.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.50			Contact Total	14.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  12.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CULT221.45

Catalog Description:

Professional chefs present theory, demonstrate techniques, supervise production and critique student production of a variety of foods.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Basic instruction in the cuisine and foods of the American Southwest. Professional Chef presents theory, demonstrates technique, and supervises production of a variety of recipes using foods of the Southwest.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

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:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

The students will be able to:

1)  understand the historical backgroud that has influenced the cuisine's

   of the Southwest;

2)  recognize and use ingredients from cultures that have had a strong

   influence on Southwestern cuisine, such as: Mexico, Central America,

   and Native Americans;

3)  examine new combinations of colors, flavors, and textures in menu

   items;

4)  prepare a variety of dishes utilizing special cooking techniques

   typical of the region; and,

5)  practice appropriate plate presentations and garnishes for each dish

   prepared.

Topics and Scope

History of Southwestern Regional Cooking.

Cultural influences on the foods of the Southwest.

Color, flavor, and texture combinations.

Preparation, presentation and garnishing of foods of the Southwest.

Assignments:

The students will complete lab assignments and will be evaluated by Chef/

Instructor.

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 25%
Lab reports
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80%
Class performances
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 10 - 25%
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

None - handouts are used.

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