Advanced Culinary ArtsCourse Syllabus - Year Long Course

Mrs. Sigmon

2013-2014

Course Description: ADVANCED CULINARY ARTSprepares students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of careers in the food industry.Major topics for this advanced course include: basic baking theory and skills, introduction to breads, introduction to pastry arts, nutrition, nutrition accommodations and adaptations, cost control and purchasing, and current marketing and trends. Instruction and intensive laboratory experiences include commercial applications of principles of nutritious, aesthetic, and sanitary selection, purchasing, storage, preparation, and service of food and food products; using and maintaining related tools and equipment; managing operations in food service, food science, or hospitality establishments. Intensive laboratory experiences with commercial applications are a required component of this course of study. Student laboratory experiences will be school-based and "on-the-job".

Lessons and common assessments for this course have been developed collaboratively using best practice as a guide and Indiana State Standards as a framework. Students will be expected to complete formative evaluations and final summative exams at the end of each semester. The formative assessments are designed primarily to inform instruction, giving the teacher a measuring stick of the student’s understanding of the essential outcomes of the course content. The final exams are summative in nature and will be worth 15% of the student’s grade.

Prerequisites:For High School credit, students must have received a grade of “C” or better in Nutrition and Wellness, Introduction to Culinary Arts and Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.

Co-requisites:

For Ivy Tech Dual Credit:

Students must meet prerequisites, and must also demonstrate competency in assessment of English 025, English 032, and Math 015. These assessments will be administered by Ivy Tech staff at Carroll High School. Students are also required to pass the ServSafe examination, and successfully complete CPR and First Aid training.

For Prostart Certificate of Achievement:

Students must meet prerequisites, pass the ServSafe examination, pass the Prostart Year 1 and Prostart Year 2 Examinations, and have documented 400 hours of food-service experience (by the end of this course).

Essential Outcomes:

Domain – Basic Baking Theory and Skills

Core Standard 1 Connect baking theory/ skills to develop proper techniques in baking. (IvT HOSP 105, # 1-7)

ACA-1.1 Define baking terms

ACA-1.2 Identify equipment and utensils used in baking and discuss proper use and care

ACA-1.3 Demonstrate proper selection of equipment and utensils for specific application

ACA-1.4 Identify ingredients used in baking

ACA-1.5 Demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques

ACA-1.6 Apply basic math skills to recipe conversions

ACA-1.7 Describe properties and list function of various ingredients

Domain – Introduction to Breads

Core Standard 2 Apply concepts of baking to prepare high quality breads. (IvT HOSP 105, #8, 9, 12, 17)

ACA-2.1 Prepare crusty, soft and specialty yeast products; observe reactions

ACA-2.2 Prepare quick breads

ACA-2.3 Prepare laminated doughs such as puff pastry, croissant, and Danish pastry

ACA-2.4 Prepare a variety of fillings and toppings for baked goods

Domain – Introduction to Pastry Arts

Core Standard 3 Apply concepts of baking to prepare high quality pastry. (IvT HOSP 105, #10, 11, 13, 16, 17)

ACA-3.1Produce a variety of types of pies and tarts

ACA-3.2Produce a variety of types of cookies

ACA-3.3Prepare creams, custards, puddings, and related sauces

ACA-3.4Prepare fritters, cobblers and crisps

ACA-3.5Prepare a variety of fillings and toppings for pastries

Domain – Nutrition

Core Standard 4 Demonstrate preparation techniques for max. retention of nutrients.(IvT HOSP 104, #4-8)

ACA-4.1List the food groups in the current USDA Food Guidelines, the recommended daily servings from each, and the major nutrients contributed by each group

ACA-4.2Describe the characteristics, functions, and best sources of the major nutrients

ACA-4.3List the primary functions and best sources of each of the major vitamins and minerals

ACA-4.4Describe processes of human digestion

ACA-4.5Calculate energy needs based upon basal metabolic rate and exercise expenditure

ACA-4.6Demonstrate cooking techniques and storage principles for maximum retention of nutrients

Domain – Nutrition Accommodations and Adaptations

Core Standard 5 Evaluate guidelines and nutritional issues to adapt recipes/menus for specific dietary needs. (IvT HOSP 104, #9-11)

ACA-5.1Discuss the current dietary guidelines and adapt recipes accordingly

ACA-5.2Evaluate diets in terms of the recommended dietary allowances

ACA-5.3Categorize foods into exchange groups and plan menus applying the exchange system

ACA-5.4Identify common food allergies and determine appropriate substitutions

ACA-5.5Discuss contemporary nutrition issues; vegetarianism, heart healthy menus and religious dietary laws

Domain – Cost Control and Purchasing

Core Standard 6 Evaluate methods for controlling costs and making purchasing decisions to ensure quality standards and profitability in the workplace. (ProStart Foundations, Year 2, Chapters 3, 5)

ACA-6.1Examine types of food costs, cost control tools, and operating budgets

ACA-6.2Determine, establish and monitor food production and costing

ACA-6.3Examine standards for quality in purchasing, receiving, producing, storing and service of food

ACA-6.4Examine processes for managing purchasing and controlling inventory

Domain – Current Marketing Trends

Core Standard 7 Apply concepts of marketing, menu design and sustainability practices to promote and ensure conservation efforts in the food service industry. (ProStart Foundations, Year 2, Chapters 7, 9)

ACA-7.1Examine basic marketing research methods, concepts and plans

ACA-7.2Identify methods for creating market identity, promoting sales/ communications with community

ACA-7.3Examine, organize, create, price and analyze various types of menus

ACA-7.4Investigate the importance of water and energy conservation, and waste management in the food service industry

ACA-7.5Examine the history and emerging trends of sustainability in the food service industry

Textbooks:

“Culinary Essentials”

“Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts Level Two”

“About Professional Baking”

“In the Hands of a Chef”

Course Content:The following chapters will be covered in class. Activities and projects are not listed in entirety. They will be introduced as the chapter is discussed. This outline is subject to change.

IHOC – Knives and Smallware Review

CE 3 – Careers

CE 4 – Professionalism

CE 7 – Management

CE 8 – Standards

CE 11 – Nutrition

PS 3 – Cost Control

PS 5 – Purchasing

PS7 – Marketing

PS 9 – Sustainability

APB 2 – Ingredients

APB 3 - Flours
APB 5 - Thickeners
APB 6 – Eggs as Thickeners
APB 7 – Eggs as Leaveners
APB 9 – Sour Doughs
APB 10 – Laminated Doughs
APB 11 - Pies
APB 14 – Cakes

APB 15 – Frostings

APB 18 – Frozen Desserts

APB 19 – Chocolates

APB 20 – Dessert Plating

Student Evaluation:

Student grades will be determined by 18 week grades figured with the following items weighted by percentage below. The Ivy Tech Grading Scale, listed below, will be used for determining grades in this class since students receive dual credit for this class.

Tests: 25%

Projects and Reports: 25%

Labs: 30%

Late Work Policy: If you have an excused absence, you will be allowed to turn in work late based on the number of days absent with an excuse.

Long term assignments that are late are deducted

according to the following table:

1 day late – 15%

2 days late -30%

3 days late – zero

Homework and Daily: 20%

The semester grade will be determined by:

18 week grade: 85%

Final Grade: 15%

CHS Rubric Conversion Chart CHS Grading Scale

4 – level scale / 3 – level scale
range / letter / % / range / letter / %
4.0 / A+ / 100 / 3.0 / A+ / 100
3.9 / A+ / 98 / 2.9 / A+ / 98
3.6-3.8 / A / 96 / 2.7-2.8 / A / 96
3.4-3.5 / A- / 92 / 2.6 / A- / 92
3.2-3.3 / B+ / 89 / 2.5 / B+ / 89
2.9-3.1 / B / 86 / 2.3-2.4 / B / 86
2.7-2.8 / B- / 82 / 2.2 / B- / 82
2.5-2.6 / C+ / 79 / 2.1 / C+ / 79
2.2-2.4 / C / 76 / 1.9-2.0 / C / 76
1.9-2.1 / C- / 72 / 1.7-1.8 / C- / 72
1.7-1.8 / D+ / 69 / 1.6 / D+ / 69
1.4-1.6 / D / 66 / 1.4-1.5 / D / 66
1.2-1.3 / D- / 62 / 1.2-1.3 / D- / 62
1.0-1.1 / D- / 60 / 1.0-1.1 / D- / 60
0.6-0.9 / F / 55 / 0.6-0.9 / F / 55
0.1-0.5 / F / 50 / 0.1-0.5 / F / 50

Ivy Tech Grading Scale

A 92-100

B 84-91

C 75-83

D72-74

F71 and below

Class Expectations:

Culinary Arts will require extensive lab time and on the job training, and with this privilege comes extra responsibilities for the class. This does not include all requirements, but those that will count towards a major portion of your grade.

  1. ATTENDANCE FOR ALL LAB EXPERIENCES. You should be present for all labs. I will inform you ahead of time when we will be in the lab. You should make plans to be at school on those days. Before working in the lab, all paperwork should be completed. Missing a lab will result in receiving a zero.
  1. PORTFOLIO. Each student will be responsible for completing a portfolio of work during the semester. This will include hours worked at internship sites and evaluations from mentors. More details later.
  1. BLU FLAME. Culinary Arts will host restaurant experiences throughout the school year that will require your participation. We will serve faculty and staff and professional behavior is a requirement.
  1. ON THE JOB TRAINING. Students will participate in on the job training to take place during the class time and study hall time (if applicable). Students will be responsible for finding suitable sites with instructor approval.
  1. TRANSPORTATION. Students will need transportation to and from job site. Most sites will be close to school to allow adequate time on the job.
  1. AFTER SCHOOL FUNCTIONS. Students arerequired to participate in 60 hours of after school functions. Ideally, you will complete them over the course of the year, but it will also depend on the catering jobs for which we are hired.
  1. UNIFORM. Students are required to wear a uniform to class on lab days. You will have three extra minutes to get to class in complete uniform on lab days.

Materials Needed for Class

  1. Paper
  2. Writing utensil
  3. Three ring notebook
  4. Uniform; chef’s pants, white t-shirt, chef’s jacket, chef’s hat, and black closed toed, non-skid shoes.

Classroom Rules:

  1. Be on time and in your seat with needed materials when the tardy bell rings.
  1. Do not be tardy. You will be required to remain one minute after class on the first tardy. You will be required to remain 5 minutes after school upon the second tardy. The third tardy and beyond, you should refer to the student handbook.
  1. Be prepared for class. Bring a pencil and paper.
  1. Be respectful of yourself and others. This includes using common courtesy and remaining on task.
  1. Practice safety rules. This class will include “hands on” work. It is very important to you and others in the class that safety remains a top priority. Misbehavior in a lab situation or group activity will be cause for you to have a seat and receive a zero on the lab or activity.
  1. Refrain from distracting behaviors in class. Some examples though not inclusive are; chewing gum, grooming, candy, snacks, or any other food or beverage not related to lab preparation.
  1. The bell does not dismiss class, I do! Remain in your seat until I have dismissed you from class.

Consequences

First Offense*Warning

Second Offense*10 minutes after school

Third Offense*10 minutes after school and parent contact

Fourth Offense*20 minutes after school and parent contact

Fifth Offense*Office referral

*Failure to make up time will result in an automatic referral after one week.

Severe Clause – In the case of severe misbehavior, student will be referred to the office immediately.