CUL 120 - INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SYSTEMS

    Recent Professors
    K. Lunetto, K. St John
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25–28 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Explores the economic and environmental impacts of local and global food systems, emphasizing the connections between the commercial kitchen and the rest of the world. The focus will be on sourcing and preparing high-quality, sustainable ingredients, contemporary methods of food production, distribution, processing, marketing, purchasing, and waste management. These components will be examined from an environmental perspective to understand the resource-intensive nature of the current food system and its impact on social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Labs include maintaining the culinary garden and preparing seasonal, plant-based foods while working to find creative ways to reduce food waste. Field trips are required. Students are required to follow Culinary dress code. (formerly FN 120)
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 1:00pm–5:20pm, Sat 10:00am–2:20pm, Wed 1:30pm–5:55pm