Austin Community College
Summer 2009 - CLOSED COURSES

Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses

Updated: 09/07/2008 05:40:15


CULINARY ARTS

CLASSROOM 
9 Week Session June 1 - August 2


DISTANCE LEARNING 
Course Descriptions All Courses 
RSTO 1319 Viticulture and Enology
A study of the growing regions, production, processing, and distribution of domestic and international wines. Topics include types of wine grapes, varieties of wine, proper storage procedures, and the techniques of proper wine service. Prerequisite: Must be 21 years old to take class.

CHEF 1391 Special Topics in Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge's, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Understanding Beers--An overview of understanding and evaluating the components and sensory evaluation of beers from around the world. Class will include an in-depth evaluation of the components of beers, production differences among styles and possible pairings with foods.

CHEF 2302 Saucier
Instruction in the preparation of stocks, soups, classical sauces, contemporary sauces, accompaniments, and the pairing of sauces with a variety of foods. Prerequisite: FDNS 1301 and IFWA 1213.

RSTO 2307 Catering
Principles, techniques, and applications for both on-premises, off-premises, and group marketing of catering operations including food preparation, holding, and transporting techniques. Practice of professional techniques for cooks and caterers, including planning menus, serving, garnishing, preparing hors d'oeuvres, and displaying food showmanship. Prerequisite: FDNS 1301 and CHEF 1205.

PSTR 2331 Advanced Pastry Shop
A study of classical desserts, French and international pastries, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and ices, chocolate work, and decorations. Emphasis on advanced techniques. Prerequisite: PSTR 1301.