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Culinary Principles III

Course Information

Subject

HCM

Course Number

171

Status

Active

Course Title

Culinary Principles III

Course Description

This course emphasizes the principles of commercial food preparation along with continued focus on building a strong foundation in culinary skills. Topics covered include principles of meat cookery, including beef, veal, lamb and pork; and principles of poultry, game, fish and shellfish. Students will learn the composition and structure of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, and will learn quality indicators when purchasing these products. Students will learn the proper cooking methods for various cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. This course incorporates a capstone project in which students provide a full meal for the public.

Minimum Credit Hours

4

Maximum Credit Hours

4

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

2-6

Requirements

Prerequisite: HCM 112 (C or better). Course fee

PCS Code

1.2