CULINARY ARTS (CULA-12.05)
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CULA 101. Culinary History and Development. 3-3-0. History and progression of world cuisines, including influences of geography, politics, religion, and cultural characteristics. Emphasis on international and regional American foodways. Current trends and career opportunities in the foodservice industry. This course is also available via Internet. Basic computer knowledge required for students enrolled in the Internet section. (12.0503) CULA 105. Sanitation and Food Safety. 2-2-0. Application of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles to the handling of foods. Course qualifies student to earn sanitation certification. (12.0503) CULA 111. Culinary Foundations. 3-2-3. Prerequisites: CULA 101 and non-developmental placement. Co-registration required in CULA 221 or permission of dean, Theory, legal aspects, and techniques of sanitary and safe food preparation; standard kitchen hand tools including proper knife usage; operation of equipment in a commercial kitchen; and culinary terminology. (12.0503) CULA 219. Meat Identification and Fabrication. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: CULA 111, 221, and non-developmental placement. Co-registration required in CULA 222, or permission of Dean. Identification and fabrication of meat, seafood, and poultry. Selection, procurement, and preparation of products in commercial food service. (12.0503) CULA 221. Fruits, Vegetables, and Farinaceous prodycts. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: CULA 101 and non-developmental placement. Co-registration required in CULA 111 or permission of Dean. Characteristics of fats, oils, and egg and dairy products. Principles of preparation of vegetables, fruits, farinaceous products, and other food products will be studied and applied in the laboratory kitchen. (12.0503) CULA 222. Stocks, Sauces, and Soups. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: CULA 111, 221 and non-development placement or permission of Dean. Co-registration required in CULA 219, or permission of Dean. Principles of preparation of stocks, soups, sauces, and various types of meat, poultry and seafood dishes, and their application. (12.0503) CULA 223. Principles of Food and Beverage Service. 3-2-3. Prerequisites: CULA 230, 231, and 250 or permission of Dean. Co-registration required in CULA 225, 279, or permission of Dean. Guest service with emphasis in a laboratory on proper service techniques. Selection and service of wine and spirits. (12.0503) CULA 225. A La Carte I. 2-0-6. Prerequisites: CULA 230, 231, and 250. Co-registration required in CULA 223, 279, or permission of Dean. Experiential course involving all facets of food preparation and operations in a culinary enterprise. (12.0503) CULA 230. Garde Manger. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: CULA 219 and 222. Co-registration required in CULA 250, or permission of Dean. Principles of preparation of salads, cold sauces, appetizers, and garnishes and their applications. Emphasis on color, texture, and temperature in preparation and presentation. (12.0503) CULA 231. Food, Beverage and Labor Cost Control. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: MATH 101 and CMPS 101. Principles of menu development; menu writing; recipe costing, usage, and conversion; yield percentage; production control; and food selection and procurement. This course is also available via Internet. Basic computer knowledge is required for students enrolled in the Internet section. (12.0503) CULA 233. Buffet and Banquet. 2-1-3. Prerequisite: CULA 222. Principles of banquet and buffet preparation, presentation, coordination, and their applications. (12.0503) CULA 235. Introductory Presentation and Showmanship. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: CULA 230 and 250 or permission of Dean. Principles of product preparation, presentation, and coordination for demonstration and culinary competition. Participation in approved culinary salon required. (12.0503) CULA 241. Culinary Arts Externship. 3-0-36. Prerequisites: CULA 230, and 250. Field work consisting of 360 clock hours in an approved foodservice operation under supervision of chef and/or manager. (12.0503) CULA 243. Culinary Service. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: CULA 101 and 231 or permission of Dean. Commercial kitchen organizational and cultural characteristics. Environmental, facility and resource direction and disposition. (12.0503) CULA 250. Baking. 2-1-3. Co-registration required in CULA 230 or permission of Dean. Basic principles of preparation and presentation of various traditional yeast and quick breads, pies, cakes, and other desserts, and their applications. Chemical and physical factors in baking. (12.0503) CULA 259. Patissier Showpiece. 2-1-3. Prerequisite: CULA 252 or permission of Dean. Principles of preparation and presentation of various specialty decorative works including chocolate handling, sugar work, marzipan, royal icing, and pastillage. (12.0503) CULA 279. Cajun and Creole Cuisine. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: CULA 230, 231, and 250. Co-registration required in CULA 223, 225, or permission of Dean. History and principles of preparation of Cajun and Creole cuisine, and their applications. (12.0503) CULA 305. Professional Dining Room Operations. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: CULA 223 or permission of Dean. Guest service with emphasis on employee motivation and advanced table service techniques. Special focus on dining room management. Hybrid course. (12.0503) CULA 325. A La Carte II. 2-0-6. Prerequisite: CULA 225. Advanced experiential course involving all facets in regional foods preparation and in operations of culinary enterprises. (12.0503) CULA 336. Food Presentation Techniques. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Concepts, skills, and techniques of artistic food presentation and specialty work. (12.0503) CULA 338. Foodservice Inventory Selection, Procurement, and Control. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: CULA 231 or consent of instructor. Selection and procurement of food and non-food products. Inventory control principles and applications. Basic computer knowledge is required for students enrolled in the Internet section. (12.0503) CULA 350. Professional Baking and Pastries. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: CULA 250 or permission of Dean. Study and application of principles of classical pastry production. (12.0501) CULA 351. Beverage Operations. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: CULA 231 recommended. Must be at least 21 years of age to enroll. Principles and legal aspects of managing the selection, procurement, storage, and sales of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Product characteristics and legal aspects of handling and service. Hybrid course delivered partially online. (12.0504) CULA 352. International Pastry. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: CULA 250 or permission of Dean. Study and application of principles of classical pastry production. (12.0501) CULA 355. Baking and Pastries of the South. 3-2-2. Prerequisites: CULA 250 or permission of Dean. Study and application of principles of preparation and presentation of traditional southern pastries and breads. (12.0501) CULA 370. Food and Culture of the American South. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Analysis of Southern foodways, focusing on the defining role that food plays in local and regional culture. Social significance of food habits in selected areas of Louisiana. Includes a service learning component, bringing attention to contemporary food issues. Course offered via the Internet. Basic computer knowledge is required for students enrolled in the Internet section. Open to non-culinary majors. (12.0503) CULA 371. Classical French Cuisine. 3-2-2. Prerequisites: CULA 222 and 230 or permission of Dean. History and development of French cuisine. Principles of preparation and presentation of Classical French cuisine. (12.0503) CULA 382. Foodservice Facility Layout and Design. 3-3-0. Principles and applications of Foodservice facility layout and design including site selection, structural characteristics, access issues, equipment selection and specifications, and legal aspects. (12.0504) CULA 409. Seminar in Culinary Operations. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of Dean. In-depth study of culinary operations and entrepreneurial strategies through selected cases related to culinary development and operations. (12.0504) CULA 423. Contract Foodservice. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: CULA 222 or permission of instructor. Principles of operations and product preparation in contract foodservice settings. (12.0503) CULA 429. Seminar in Restaurant Operations. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of Dean. In-depth study of current trends in restaurant management and development. Case approach involving the integration of current managerial concepts in the restaurant industry. (12.0503) CULA 431. Culinary Training Materials Development and Design. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of Dean. Development, design, and application of training materials for culinary arts operations. (12.0503) CULA 435. Advanced Principles of Culinary Training. 3-1-4. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of Dean. Application of methods of training, instruction, and evaluation for culinary arts and operations. (12.0503) CULA 437. Advanced Decorative Work and Showpieces. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: CULA 259 or 336 or permission of Dean. Presentation of decorative mediums and techniques. Creation of original works in a minimum of two mediums. (12.0503) CULA 438. Culinary Demonstration and Food Styling. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: CULA 336 or permission of Dean. Techniques of showmanship, coordination and planning of live and video culinary demonstrations. Principles and techniques of food styling for a variety of media. (12.0503) CULA 442. Menu Design, Integration, and Promotion. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: CULA 231. Menu development, layout, and media selection. Integration of the menu in the operation with respect to market, facility, and personnel. (12.0503) CULA 475. Regional Cuisine. 3-2-2. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of Dean. In-depth study of the cuisine of one or more regions. May be repeated for credit if content differs, but not more than six semester hours can be applied toward degree requirements. (12.0503) CULA 485. Product Development and Evaluation. 3-1-4. Prerequisite: CULA 223, 225 and 279, and DIET 200 or permission of instructor. Development of products for commercial/retail food manufacture and foodservice operations from concept through sensory, production, and market evaluation. Development and evaluation of an original product. (12.0503) CULA 490. Special Topics in Culinary Arts. 3-2-3. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of Dean. Selected topics in Culinary Arts. May be repeated for credit if content differs, but not more than six semester hours can be applied toward degree requirements. (12.0503) CULA 492. Special Topics in Culinary Operations. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of Dean. Selected topics in culinary operations. May be repeated for credit if content differs, but not more than six semester hours can be applied toward degree requirements. (12.0503) CULA 495. Culinary Senior Externship. 3-0-36. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other degree requirements. Field work in an approved foodservice operation or culinary education facility under supervision of chef, chef-instructor, or manager. (12.0503) CULA 499. Independent Study in Culinary Arts or Operations. 3-0-6. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of Dean. Directed research, readings, or experiential learning in culinary preparation, operations, training or product development under faculty supervision. Not more than six semester hours can be applied toward degree requirements. (12.0503)
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