This basic course of study for those wishing to advance in clothing construction skills is not for the beginning or intermediate student. Each student constructs a lined coat, jacket or blazer using new techniques, tailoring aids, and equipment. This course provides the student with basic skills and knowledge related to understanding of good nutrition, food preparation, use and care of equipment and appliances, kitchen organization, food buying, use of consumer resources, and the relationship of nutrition and physical fitness to good health. This course provides the student with advanced knowledge of principles of nutrition, buying and preserving foods, and preparing and serving meals with an emphasis on consumer resources. This course is for the student interested in a more in-depth study of foods and nutrition and their relationship to other cultures.
Emphasis is placed on creating exciting and innovative meals, foreign foods and entertaining.
The program will include cost as a consideration in selection of foods, time involved in preparation, and evaluation of finished products. This course may be taken more than once for credit. This course is designed to assist the student in gaining the required competencies needed to be an effective consumer. Brakes, steering, tires, shock absorbers, and other chassis components are also studied in detail. A large portion of this course will be devoted to laboratory experiences.