Emphasis is placed on classic culinary techniques in the preparation of food, and sensory and objective evaluation of the results of food experiments. Issues in food safety, technology, and biotechnology are discussed throughout the course. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.
Food choices can indicate social status, religious beliefs, celebrations or even gender.
This course addresses the cultural and social meanings of food. The class emphasizes the ideological basis for food practices. International food and nutrition issues such as world hunger, food supply, food distribution and food policy are addressed. Fal l and Spring. This supervised practice course focuses on the application of the knowledge and skills needed to promote effective nutrition services to the public.