CUL 17 - Principles of Food Preparation

    Recent Professors
    M. Forde, A. Feldman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a C or better in: CUL 15
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of CUL 17
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Principles and techniques in professional food preparation, including science and technology of the kitchen, food service safety and sanitation policies and procedures, recipe specifications, and kitchen equipment use and maintenance. This course also covers nutritional components of foods under review. These components include the digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. Culinary concepts include mise en place, dry and moist cookery, appropriate use of produce, dairy and dry goods, and sustainability using local sourcing. Includes demonstrations of hands-on professional food preparation techniques and how they apply to a culinary team.
    Usually Held
    Fri 7:30am–8:20am, Fri 8:30am–12:20pm, Tue 7:30am–9:20am, Tue 9:30am–12:20pm