Course Descriptions

Culinary - CUL

General Information

Unless stated otherwise, all courses are non-repeatable except under certain conditions.

Open Enrollment

It is the policy of West Hills College Lemoore, unless specifically exempted by statute, that every course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 41820.

Unit or Credit Value

Each course carries a certain credit or unit value. The amount is indicated in parentheses at the right of the title. A lecture class requires the equivalent of one academic hour, (50 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred. Laboratory classes require three academic hours, (150 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred.

Prerequisite

Prerequisites are prescribed courses covering skills and/or knowledge that are normally expected to be acquired prior to enrolling in another course. The intent of prerequisites is to ensure that any student enrolling in a course in which specific information is required will have the necessary background so that every opportunity exists to experience success. Therefore, any course with a prerequisite presumes that subject matter will be acquired in a sequential way.

Students enrolling in courses without the appropriate prerequisite may find that they are ill-prepared to continue their studies in that course. Prerequisites are designed to enhance success. Please refer to the West Hills College Lemoore prerequisite policy in the Academic Regulations portion of this catalog for additional information.

Corequisite

Corequisites are courses that a student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll in another course. (Successful completion is defined as a grade C or better for the minimum prerequisite/corequisite requirement.)

Class Hours

The total number of class lecture and laboratory hours for each course is indicated in its course description. The schedule of classes, which is available at the time of class registration, will indicate which dates, days and times a given class is scheduled to meet.

Course Subject

Courses are classified by subjects as they exist at West Hills College Lemoore. All courses within an area usually count towards a major in that area. Other institutions may classify their courses differently. Transfer students should consult the catalog of the four-year college to which they intend to transfer for its classification of identical or comparable courses.

Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-049 are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. These courses are transferable to four-year institutions. However, the institution that the student transfers to determines the specific transferability of courses.

Courses numbered 050-99 are associate degree level courses. These courses are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses numbered 100-199 are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial courses.

Courses in some subject areas that are traditionally taught as combination lecture- laboratory courses at four-year colleges are split into two separate courses:  one a lecture course for transfer students and one a laboratory course for both transfer and non-transfer students. Students wishing to transfer must take both the lecture and laboratory courses.

  • NOTE:  In case of transfer and non-transfer courses taught concurrently, a student may receive credit only for the course in which he/she is enrolled, not both. A student cannot change from one course to the other except according to regular drop/add procedures. He/She should be guided by the course description and may need to consult a counselor or advisor for aid.
Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer and non-degree applicable courses:

(AA/AS) Associate Degree Applicable

(CSU) Transferable to California State University System

(UC) Transferable to University of California System

(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • CUL-002
  • Food & Wine Pairing
  • Credit(s) 3

Food & Wine Pairing
CUL 002 provides students with a clear understanding of the direct and interacting effects of food and wine elements. It presents how these characteristics counteract and complement each other. Students will develop the skills necessary to identify the key elements in food or wine that directly impact matching of food and wine based on contrast or similarities. They will then be able to predict excellent food and wine pairings.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
Transfers to:
CSU
  • CUL-006
  • Culinary Excursions
  • Credit(s) 1

Culinary Excursions
CUL 006 allows students to visit, observe, and study various and specific operations of multi-unit and single-unit enterprises in metropolitan and rural areas. They will study in-depth management structures and personnel policies and guidelines. Techniques to analyze management and preparation methods, as well as their benefits and shortcomings will be examined. Students will then be able to create recommendations for operation of a successful and fluid enterprise.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL-050
Transfers to:
CSU
  • CUL-050
  • Safety and Sanitation
  • Credit(s) 1

Safety and Sanitation
CUL 050 covers sanitation and safety principles and practices for food service professionals. This course will provide ServSafe certification from the National Restaurant Association, recognized in the state of California.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
  • CUL-051
  • Restaurant Math
  • Credit(s) 1

Restaurant Math
CUL 002 provides students with a clear understanding of the direct and interacting effects of food and wine elements. It presents how these characteristics counteract and complement each other. Students will develop the skills necessary to identify the key elements in food or wine that directly impact matching of food and wine based on contrast or similarities. They will then be able to predict excellent food and wine pairings.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-052
  • Intro to Commercial Baking
  • Credit(s) 3

Introduction to Commercial Baking
CUL 052 covers tools, terms and functions in preparation of baked goods: yeast breads and pastries, cookies, cakes and specialty items. Field trips may be required.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 108 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-053
  • Advanced Commercial Baking
  • Credit(s) 3

Advanced Commercial Baking
CUL 053 covers formulas used in commercial pastry shops, cake decorations, marzipan, chocolate work, p�te � choux, and specialty items. Field trips may be required.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-054
  • Hospitality Laws and Regulatio
  • Credit(s) 2

Hospitality Laws and Regulations
CUL 054 is the study of legal issues in relation to commercial food service and lodging with a national, state and local in scope. Using both the case method and specific statutes, this class introduces student to general concepts including the types of law, the nature of agreements and the judicial systems , as well as regulatory agencies and the particular laws they enforce in the hospitality field.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-055
  • Intro to Commercial Food Prep
  • Credit(s) 3

Intro to Commercial Food Preparation
CUL 055 is an initial culinary training for chefs. Topics covered include an introduction to safe, sanitary, and efficient food production procedures, orientation and training on equipment, hand tools, and foods, as well as application of nutritional concepts. Food inventory management and traditional and computer-aided recipe writing/costing, adapting to professional standards regarding uniforms, dependability, teamwork, and quality performance will be emphasized.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-056
  • Garde Managers
  • Credit(s) 1

Garde Managers
CUL 056 involves the study of cold food preparation which include vegetable and fruit carvings, appetizers hors d'oeuvre, canapes, sauces, salads, force meats, pates, tray presentations, table setups, room setups and food show competition.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-057
  • Beverage Management
  • Credit(s) 3

Beverage Management
CUL 057 studies all aspects of beverage management including federal, state, and local regulations, mixology, background, and future of the beverage industry. Students under 21 will do special assignments rather than labs. Field trips may be required.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-058
  • Intro to Dining Rm Ser Mgmt.
  • Credit(s) 2

Intro to Dining RoomService & Mgmt.
CUL 058 covers the operation of a restaurant, dining, and related service support staff. Topics covered include how to hire, train, motivate, schedule, and assign jobs to a wait staff. Cost controls for labor and supplies will be covered as well as quality assurance and productivity standards.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-059
  • Intro to Hospitality Careers &
  • Credit(s) 3

Intro to Hospitality Careers & Human Rel
CUL 059 is an introduction to the hospitality industry comprising lodging, food and beverage services, and tourism with a focus on career opportunities. Human relations management in the hospitality industry, individual goal-setting, and career planning are emphasized.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-060
  • Nutrition for Chefs
  • Credit(s) 1

Nutrition for Chefs
CUL 060 teaches techniques of healthy cooking for the professional chef. Fresh ingredients, reduced fat and salt, cooking methods and tools, plus shorter cooking times, are brought together to provide satisfying dining with fewer calories, cholesterol, and sodium, while retaining nutritional value of the food.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-061
  • Kitchen Management
  • Credit(s) 3

Kitchen Management
CUL 061 Kitchen Management students, will develop skills used to manage a commercial kitchen along with an online aspect that will accredit students in receiving their CA Food Handlers' Card, Food Managers certification through Prometric and AHLEI Gold Star as a Certified Guest Service Professional.Students will learn to base production plans on sales forecasts, staff kitchen accordingly, and establish polices, standards, and procedures. Students will develop the skills to manage staff issues, facility/equipment maintenance and kitchen cleanliness, along with the basic concepts from the uniform system of accounts for restaurants relation to kitchen operations and kitchen layouts.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
  • CUL-064
  • Restaurant Desserts
  • Credit(s) 3

Restaurant Desserts
CUL 064 teaches the production and presentation of classical and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn a practical study of the restaurant pastry chef's special vendors, equipment, supplies, foods, process and techniques used to produce a wide variety of desserts.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-065
  • Dining Rm. SERVICE & Mgmt II
  • Credit(s) 3

Dining Rm. SERVICE & Management II
CUL 065 teaches advanced service techniques, table setting, and dining room etiquette. Emphasis is n elegance, showmanship, developing the fine points of service, understanding wine and food compatibilities, building sales, managing the dining room with reservation systems, proper staffing, and hosting.

Class Hours:
27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050
  • CUL-066
  • Mixology
  • Credit(s) 1.5

Mixology
CUL 066 teaches students to prepare and serve beverages in an efficient and friendly manner. Attention will be directed to a thorough knowledge of all beverages and the ability to make various drinks accurately and quickly. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to determine the effects of alcoholic beverages on persons and to communicate with several different types of people.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
CUL 050