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2010-2011 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2010-2011 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 In addition to the credit courses of study in each of the following disciplines, the college also offers from semester to semester various special courses of study not listed. These courses are offered through the office of Community Education and all inquiries should be addressed to the dean of that office.

♦ Courses have a common alpha/numeric rubric with all TBR institutions, and will transfer as part of the minimum degree requirements.

Course Designations

F - course offered Fall Semester

S - course offered Spring Semester

Su - course offered Summer Semester

As required - offered on student need

 
  
  • CRJT 1230 - Domestic Terrorism

    3 credit(s)

    This course will introduce students to the study of terrorism, and will provide a basic knowledge of the history of terrorism as well as explore contemporary terrorism events. The course will review major theories and organizations in the field of domestic and international terrorism. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1240 - Basic Bike Patrol

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to teach officers how to carry out routine patrol responsibilities on a bicycle. The officers will learn how to ride safely and comfortably in traffic, off-road, and in the various conditions the officers are likely to experience while on patrol. This course will be particularly applicable to those departments that are committed to community-oriented policing. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1250 - Basic Law Enforcement Chaplaincy

    1-3 credit(s)

    A study of the responsibilities and procedures of law enforcement chaplains. Special attention is given to human relations and interaction within the law enforcement profession. Course not designed for transfer. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1260 - Report Writing for Public Safety

    3 credit(s)

    Theory of and practice in the writing of technical letters and reports for public safety students. Topics include: how to structure writing and technical aids, such as graphics, diagrams, statistics, and illustrations for various job requirements. Students will receive experience in writing for their particular technical field. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1270 - School Resource Officer

    3 credit(s)

    This course will deal with the history of the School Resource Officer Programs, their impact, future and day-to-day applications. It will enable departments to set up and implement their own School Resource Officer Program. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1280 - Fingerprint Technology

    3 credit(s)

    This course will deal with all aspects of fingerprint techniques including identification, collection, preservation and court testimony. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1290 - 1st Line Supervisors

    3 credit(s)

    This course will provide the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the functions and duties of a first line supervisor as an effective manager. It is designed for those officers recently promoted or those about to be promoted. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1300 - Hazardous Devices and Booby Traps

    3 credit(s)

    This will be an officers’ safety course to familiarize the participants with hazardous devices and booby traps that may be encountered on patrol, during a law enforcement career. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1320 - Criminal Justice Work with Juveniles

    3 credit(s)

    A study of youth crimes and techniques used by police and courts in prevention and control; a review of the Tennessee Juvenile Code; and community service agencies providing services to delinquents. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1340 - Talking Hands

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to create departmental instructors in field communication utilizing “Talking Hands.” Each student will receive two certificates: one for communicating with the deaf and hearing impaired and the second certificate will be for “Talking Hands” for the patrol officer. In addition, each student will receive two video tapes. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1350 - Community Policing

    3 credit(s)

    This course focuses on community policing in regard to the police responsibility and working relationships with the community, churches, schools, civic organizations, youth and juvenile population, and the minority groups. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1360 - Pedestrian Car Collision

    3 credit(s)

    This course will develop a technical understanding of pedestrian dynamics and behavior and be able to recognize, interpret, and prepare physical evidence for identifying vehicle, medical and pedestrian behavior during collisions. Specialized Law Enforcement only. Prerequisite(s): CRJT 1210 and an understanding of basic accident investigation math F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1380 - Ethics for Law Enforcement

    3 credit(s)

    This course provides the law enforcement officer with a perspective on ethics as related to proper decision making in ethical dilemma situations that are often found in law enforcement. Included will be the tools to deal with real world ethical issues that officers are likely to face on the street. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1390 - Advanced Crime Scene

    3 credit(s)

    This class will take the instruction given in the basic crime scene class and expand on that information. There will be technical up-dates as well as a lot of hands-on practical exercises. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1400 - Mid Management

    3 credit(s)

    This class is designed for those officers who are in mid management level positions - sergeants, lieutenants, and captains or those about to be promoted to these levels. It will cover all aspects of management and supervision. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1430 - Fire/Arson Investigation

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to instill in the investigator a working knowledge of the elementary chemistry of combustion, the nature and behavior of fire, combustion properties of liquid, gaseous, and solid fuels. The sources of ignition in structure fires, and fires of grassland, timber lands, automobile and ship fires, fire ignition sources such as electrical, chemical, lightning, spontaneous combustion, and their effects on wood, cloth, or petrol, as a source of ignition. Arson law and elements of proof. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1450 - Questionable Documents

    3 credit(s)

    This class is designed to enable officers to learn about a handwriting analysis, investigations, forgeries, bad checks and all other forms or altered documents. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1510 - Criminal Law and Procedures

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the U.S. Constitution and the Tennessee Code Annotated and relevant cases and court decisions impacting the laws of arrest, search, seizure, the admission of evidence into the legal system, detention, interrogation, criminal court procedures, indictments, and the criminal process. Includes previous courses CRJT 1520, Criminal Statute Law and CRJT 2530, Rules of Evidence as listed in the 1993-94 WSCC Catalog. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1540 - Police Civil Liability

    3 credit(s)

    The primary objective of this course is to instill a working knowledge with Police Administrators and Line Supervisors. The basis for civil liability incidents which generate liability, explore ways of protecting the officer, and instill positive steps to be taken to prevent police actions that lead to civil liability lawsuits brought against police. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1610 - Probation and Parole

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the functions and duties of a probation and/or parole officer including the short and long range effects of probation and parole on convicted offenders. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1710 - Firearms Instructor School

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to develop departmental firearms instructors that meet P.O.S.T. certification. Special emphasis will be placed upon the proper shooting techniques and care of weapons carried on a daily basis by officers working in the field. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1725 - Physical Defense Tactics

    4 credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers to defend themselves while they are conducting their duties. The training will assist the officer in subduing and apprehending their subject with less than lethal force. Course not designed for transfer. BPRS, Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1730 - Street Survival Tactics

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers for the hazards encountered in high risk situations while enforcing the law. These tactics are directed at officers working alone or in pairs when suddenly confronted with a decision on how to react to a hazardous encounter prior to back-up arriving. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1740 - PR-24 Police Baton Instructor Course

    3 credit(s)

    This course provides instructor certification for teaching the use of the PR-24 police baton. Course content includes: nomenclature, use of legal force, basic positions, blocks, jabs, yawara strikes, chops, spinning techniques, take downs, retaining control, and vital body centers. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1790 - Radar Instructor

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare participants to become proficient in the use of police radar and to develop skills sufficiently to conduct radar training to other members of their agency. Course content includes: characteristics of different types of radar, Doppler principle, legal requirements in radar use, erroneous reading situations, policy and procedures for radar operators. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1820 - Protective Services

    3 credit(s)

    A review of the role of the private security agencies’ protective services that will include a determination of the applicability of civil and criminal law and civil liability along with basic competency development in emergency procedures, self defense tactics, use of deadly force, firearms use and maintenance, and firearms use proficiency. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1840 - Private Investigations

    3 credit(s)

    Discussion of proper methods utilized in conducting private investigations. In addition, the course is designed to familiarize the student with procedures utilized in obtaining a license for private investigation in the state of Tennessee. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1920 - Technical Police Photography and Video Production

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare officers assigned to photograph or video tape evidence for court presentation and law enforcement applications. Course includes: camera functions, fingerprint photography, surveillance photography, infrared photo, and courtroom applications. Course not designed for transfer. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1930 - Advanced Street Survival

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to expand upon the lessons learned in the Basic Street Survival Tactics class. In addition to tactics for high risk patrol situations, officers will also be introduced to Rapid Response to the Actice Shooter and Quick Action Deployment (QUAD) techniques. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 1990 - Transition to Law Enforcement

    3 credit(s)

    This transition course is designed for law enforcement graduates from Tennessee state-approved academies. It is designed to assess and evaluate the students’ knowledge and associated skills required in law enforcement. Students who successfully complete this course may receive equivalent college credit from Walters State Community College for selected courses completed at their respective academy. The credit may be applied toward the degree of associate of applied science with a concentration in law enforcement. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2110 - Interview and Interrogation Techniques

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to familiarize the law enforcement officer with the kinesics technique of obtaining verbal statements and reducing those verbal statements to the proper style to be submitted as evidence in a court of law. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2120 - Advanced Interview and Interrogation

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to use the basics of CRJT 2110 in specific situations involving role planning and actual interview. Specialized Law Enforcement only. Prerequisite(s): CRJT 2110 F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2130 - Crime Scene Specialist

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to train and prepare participants to become skilled in the recognition, discovery, processing, preservation, collection, and transmission of physical evidence found at the scene of the crime. Course includes photography, sketching, fingerprinting, marking, chain of custody, collection methods, sources of physical evidence, transmission to the laboratory, and testifying in court. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2140 - Criminal Investigation

    3 credit(s)

    The methods of interviews, interrogations, admissions, confessions, written statements, criminal case report writing, and evidence evaluation. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2150 - Child Sex Abuse Investigation

    3 credit(s)

    The role of the police investigator working complaints of child sexual abuse and child neglect and assisting in the prosecution of these offenses in both civil and criminal court. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2170 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

    3 credit(s)

    This course will familiarize law enforcement officers with illegal drug identification, apprehension of offenders, legal options, case reports, and prosecution of violators. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2180 - Auto Theft Investigation

    3 credit(s)

    The course is designed to assist the investigator in conducting auto theft investigations based on current laws, resource agencies, and proven identification and investigative techniques. Also, the introduction to the N.A.T.B., V.I.N., salvage laws, and legal aspects. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2190 - Homicide and Death Investigation

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide conventional information to the officer charged with the profound responsibility of conducting an intelligent homicide investigation. The course of instruction will cover the entire sequence of events which occur in a homicide. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2210 - Traffic Accident Reconstruction

    6 credit(s)

    An advanced course dealing with the reconstruction of traffic accident scenes. Mock traffic accident scenes investigations are conducted by students. Application of photography, measurements, accident causation, evidence, and reconstruction of traffic accidents based on interpretation of vehicle, road, and driver conditions. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2220 - Organized Crime

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the nature, history, and theories of organized crime, together with the criminal justice response. This includes an evaluation of the investigation, prosecution, defense, and sentencing of organized criminals to date. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2230 - Electronic Surveillance

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to acquaint officers with all the current techniques in surveillance and counter-surveillance. The course will include foot surveillance, motor vehicle surveillance, and the use of air surveillance. The emphasis, however, will be on the use of technical electronic surveillance equipment. The course will consist of hands-on demonstrations, exercises, and practicums. This will not include telephone intercepts and non-consensual microphones. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2240 - Advanced Criminal Investigation

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to expand basic methods and concepts of CRJT 2140 into specific types of crime common to East Tennessee law enforcement. Specialized Law Enforcement only. Prerequisite(s): CRJT 2140 F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2250 - Advanced Bike Patrol

    3 credit(s)

    This course builds on the fundamentals taught in the basic course and enhances the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the bicycle officer. Course not designed for transfer. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2270 - Serial Killers/Pathological Maturity

    3 credit(s)

    This course will familiarize the student with the background of serial killers and violent youth. The course will demonstrate the correct method of investigating such matters. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2285 - Domestic Violence

    4 credit(s)

    A study into violence, focusing on physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in the family and society. Students will participate in a Domestic Violence Laboratory at the Law Enforcement Academy. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2290 - Gangs

    3 credit(s)

    This course will address gang cultures and profiles with emphasis on how and why kids are lured into gangs, showing the efforts of law enforcement and the communities to combat the trend. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2450 - Advanced Tactical Driving

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare officers with the tactical knowledge and practical skills to execute advanced vehicle maneuvers as they pertain to law enforcement operations relating to response to critical incidents and pursuit situations. Officers will become acquainted with alternate solutions to apprehensions and discuss the liability associated with these types of situations. Defensive and Tactical Driving. Specialized Law Enforcement only. Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed CRJT 1130 F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2460 - Driver Instructor Training Program

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare officers to plan and evaluate instructional objectives and student outcomes, organize subject matter, and communicate these principles as they pertain to public safety, and private sector driver training. Prerequisite: Student must have completed CRJT 1130 Defensive and Tactical Driving. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2550 - Correctional Operations and Procedures

    3 credit(s)

    Prisoners’ constitutional rights, access to counsel, legal advice and materials, cruel and unusual punishment, probation and parole, denial of civil rights, equal protection of the laws; and principles and practices applied to administration, operation, and management of adult correctional facilities on the city, county and state level. Includes previous courses CRJT 2550, Correctional Detention Law, and CRJT 2720, Correctional Institute Administration as listed in 1993-94 WSCC Catalog. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2790 - Advanced Radar Instructor

    3 credit(s)

    This course will build on the basic Radar Instructor course. It is specifically designed to create certified radar instructors. The officers will be able to return to their departments to train other officers in the use of different types of radars. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2910 - Law Enforcement Procedures and Techniques

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the courses as listed by Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission including pistol range qualifications. This course is limited to active duty Criminal Justice personnel. This course is designed as a police in-service annual refresher course to update the officers in case law, patrol, firearms qualification, and current problems in the Criminal Justice field. There will be a minimum of 45 contact hours with the student. Specialized Law Enforcement only. Prerequisite(s): Must be a full-time criminal justice employee or be approved by the Criminal Justice Technology Director F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2920 - Law Enforcement Procedures for Reserves

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to fulfill the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission requirements for reserve/auxiliary officer field actions and procedures. Course includes: equipment selection, duties and authority, searches, roadblocks, transporting prisoners, report writing, interviews, use of force and firearms safety. Specialized Law Enforcement only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2935 - Basic Law Enforcement Procedures and Techniques

    5 credit(s)

    This course is designed for those persons seeking to become a law enforcement professional. The course’s primary focus will involve police patrol procedures. Upon completion, the student will be capable of conducting traffic accident investigation and various types of patrol and observation techniques. The student will be proficient in survival tactics, response to crimes in progress and traffic control. The student will be able to perform crime scene and evidence protection and gathering to include chain of evidence. The student will demonstrate effective communication procedures and become familiar with child sexual abuse investigation. Course not designed for transfer. For Basic Police Recruit School Students Only. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2940 - Emergency Dispatcher

    3 credit(s)

    A public safety communications course designed for telecommunicators who receive public calls for emergency service over 911 or traditional seven-digit lines and the radio dispatchers who send police, fire or medical assistance. Course not designed for transfer. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2970 - Research in Criminal Justice

    3 credit(s)

    A course to teach research methods/techniques in the criminal justice area and to build criminal justice research projects. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2980 - Current Issues of Public Safety

    1-2 credit(s)

    This course is designed with the flexibility to stimulate discussion and to expose the student to contemporary issues and related solutions regarding public safety problems. The course uses current electronic and written media information as resource material. F, S, Su
  
  • CRJT 2990 - Special Topics in CRJT

    1-6 credit(s)

    An individually assigned field service activity relative to the criminal justice field. This course may be repeated multiple times for inservice credit.


    F, S, Su
  
  • CRMJ 2940 - Basic Law Enforcement Techniques

    5 credit(s)

    This course is designed for those persons seeking to become a law enforcement professional. The course’s primary focus will involve police patrol procedures. Upon completion, the student will be capable of conducting traffic accident investigation and various types of patrol and observation techniques. The student will be proficient in survival tactics, response to crimes in progress and traffic control. The student will be able to perform crime scene and evidence protection and gathering to include chain of evidence. The student will demonstrate effective communication procedures and become familiar with child sexual abuse investigation. Course not designed for transfer. For Basic Police Recruit School Students Only. F, S, Su
  
  • CULN 1010 - Introduction to Culinary

    1 credit(s)

    This lecture class teaches students basic culinary technique, classifications, equipment identification and all rudimentary aspects of professional cooking. Lectures and demonstrations teach organization skills in the kitchen, work coordination, and knife skills. Discussion includes culinary history, food group identification, and raw and cooked food classifications. Topics also cover stock making, knife skills, and equipment operation.
    Corequisite(s): CULN 2105, CULN 1210 F, S
  
  • CULN 1210 - Culinary Math Skills

    1 credit(s)

    To introduce students to the importance of knowing how and why math equations are vital to the operation of a culinary facility. Culinary Math reviews basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; goes over calculations with percents; presents the units of measure used in  most professional kitchens in the United States; and offers simple methods for converting weight and volume measures.
    Corequisite(s): CULN 2105, CULN 1010 F, S
  
  • CULN 1310 - Meat ID

    1 credit(s)

    To introduce students to the many factors that come into play when cooking meat, including determining which cut is best suited to the dish that is being prepared, having some knowledge of where the meat comes from, and deciding how it will be cooked. Lessons covered include what determines meat quality, how to prepare meat for cooking, marinades, brines, and what cooking method is best.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2310 F, S
  
  • CULN 1400 - Introduction to the Personal Chef Career

    1 credit(s)

    Introduction to the responsibilities of a personal chef and the personal characteristics necessary to become a personal chef. As required
  
  • CULN 1410 - Sanitation and Safety for Personal Chefs

    1 credit(s)

    Covers codes and health concerns that are necessary to operate a successful personal chef business. The National Food Safety Professionals Association certified examination will be given at the conclusion of the class and a certificate will be awarded to each student who passes the examination. As required
  
  • CULN 1420 - Personal Chef Production

    2 credit(s)

    A hands-on cooking course which includes terminology, basic knife skills, sauce skills, and basic cooking procedures. Emphasis will be placed on preparing full meals. Recipe testing procedures will be included to allow students to develop recipes which can be utilized in their own businesses. As required
  
  • CULN 1490 - Personal Chef Internship

    1 credit(s)

    This course will allow students to practice what they have learned in all personal chef courses. Students will be given a chance to design a menu, shop for the ingredients, and prepare the menu for a family. As required
  
  • CULN 1510 - Catering

    2 credit(s)

    The class provides students with an understanding of catering concepts through demonstration and hands-on experience by completing various food functions. The course focuses on understanding the catering’s role within the hospitality industry and the various catering disciplines including topics such as contracts, checklists, legal considerations, staffing and training, food production, and sanitation. This course is project driven which requires significant hands-on participation. The events vary from black tie multi-course dinners for the community to BBQ lunches. Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2320, CULN 2550, CULN 2415 F
  
  • CULN 2105 - Sanitation and Safety

    1 credit(s)

    ServSafe certification. Must earn certificate to continue on in the culinary program. This class offers students an introduction of proper sanitation techniques for the food service industry to include emphasis on food in receiving and storing, proper cooking and preparation, and storing methods. Topics also include food-borne illnesses, correct temperatures to prevent food contamination, and personal hygiene for the foodservice worker. Student must earn the ServSafe certification to continue in the culinary program. Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 1010, CULN 1210 Formerly CULN 2100 F, S, Su
  
  • CULN 2150 - Nutrition and Menu Planning

    2 credit(s)

    Basic nutritional principles and dietary requirements. The basic nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins are covered. Menu planning, utilizing knowledge of nutrition and cost will be emphasized. Must pass the ManageFirst certification exam for Nutrition. F, S
  
  • CULN 2180 - Culinary Externship

    1 credit(s)

    Students work in compensated positions in approved commercial food service and hospitality establishments. Students are responsible for securing an externship job and may seek assistance. Through a field externship experience, students will be able to apply acquired subject matter and career/professional skills in a real and practical situation. The main objective of the externship is to allow students the opportunity to observe and participate in the operation of successful businesses relating to their fields of study. The students will gain experience to enter the field upon graduation. Permission required.
  
  • CULN 2210 - Dining Room and Banquet Management

    3 credit(s)

    The emphasis of this course is on the service aspects of a business that will distinguish an outstanding dining experience. It includes the history of dining room and banquet service, the proper techniques of service, sanitation requirements, and important merchandising concepts. Information about reservations, priority seating, and reservations systems is also included. Prerequisite(s): None F, S
  
  • CULN 2310 - Culinary I: Basic Culinary Skills

    3 credit(s)

    The fundamental concepts, skills and techniques involved in basic cookery are covered in this course. Students will hone knife skills, special emphasis is given to the study of ingredients, cooking theories, butchery, and the preparation of stocks, broth glazes, and soups, thickening agents, the grand sauces, and emulsion sauces. Students will learn how and when to braise, roast, poach, fry, and sauté. The basics of vegetable cookery, starch cookery, meat and poultry are covered. Students must successfully pass a practical cooking examination covering a variety of cooking techniques. Prerequisite(s): CULN 1010, CULN 1210, CULN 2105 F, S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2320 - Culinary II

    3 credit(s)

    A continuation of Culinary I with emphasis on Amercian regional cuisine. Addresses advanced culinary terminology and principles of menu planning for various types of facilities and service. Students will apply their skill in creating menus. Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2310 F, S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2350 - American Regional Cuisine

    3 credit(s)

    Students will learn the vast diversity of high quality ingredients available in the United States. These ingredients, combined with America’s varied cultures and colorful history, have led to creative and purposeful cuisines which will be studied and prepared in this course. The skills learned in this course are authentic and unique to each region. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2100, 2310, 2320, 2330 F
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2360 - Advanced Cuisines

    3 credit(s)

    Implementation of Culinary I and Culinary II skills in a production kitchen setting to include a variety of European and International cuisines. The course is designed to give students an introduction to and hands-on experience in cooking the major cuisines of the world with the exploration of the ingredients and seasonings used in the preparations of each cuisine. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2320 As required
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2400 - Bakery Skills

    3 credit(s)

    An introduction to the basic principles of baking including formula procedures, properties of baking ingredients, and function and proper use of equipment. Students will prepare breads, rolls, pies, quick breads, cakes, icings and puff pastries. Prerequisite(s): CULN, 2105, CULN 1010, CULN 1210 F, S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2415 - Advanced Baking and Pastry Skills

    2 credit(s)

    Baking skills are polished as students learn more difficult baking, pastry and dessert techniques. Emphasis is placed on presentation, plating and appearance. The production of high skill, high quality finished products is emphasized with special attention to chocolate work, plate presentation, cold and hot preparations. Soufflés , caramelized sugar spirals and creative and flavorful designs exemplify this course. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2400 F, S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2420 - Artisan and Specialty Breads

    3 credit(s)

    This course provides an advanced study in the art of bread making. Topics include relevant formulas and techniques associated with naturally leavened loaves, hearth breads, focaccia, flat breads, and other breads utilizing a variety of grains. The students will be taught the steps to produce artisan and specialty breads that meet or exceed the expectations of the consumer. Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2400 F
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2430 - Chocolate Skills

    3 credit(s)

    An intermediate course covering all aspects of chocolate work. Students will learn the types of chocolate, principles of tempering, molding and centerpiece sculpturing. Many varieties of uses with chocolate in baking and individual pastries will be taught. As required
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2435 - Chocolate Skills

    2 credit(s)

    An intermediate course beginning with tempering and handling covertures. Spraying, cutting, and molding chocolate, with a focus on producing chocolates in an elegant manner will be covered. Filled, molded, and liquored chocolates will also be introduced. Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2415
    1 hour lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2440 - Art of Decorating Cakes

    3 credit(s)

    This course teaches the methods of icing cakes, all piping techniques, flower making and writing on cakes. Emphasis will be placed on fondant and gum paste techniques. In this class you will also learn how to make theme and specialty cakes all leading up to making a wedding cake. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2400 F, S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2450 - Confection Artistry

    3 credit(s)

    This course introduces the principles and techniques of decorative sugar work and confectionary candy. Topics include nougat, marzipan modeling, pastillage, confection candy and a variety of sugar techniques. After this course students will know the techniques to prepare edible centerpieces and confections to enhance buffets and plate presentations. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2100, 2400, 2410
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2460 - European Cakes and Tortes

    3 credit(s)

    The course will introduce the student to a wide variety of classical and modern cakes suitable for restaurant, retail shops and large-scale production. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques of mixing, filling, glazing and icing. In this course students will prepare a variety cakes/tortes, including Dobos, Sacher, and Linzer tortes and Black Forest cake. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2415
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2470 - Culinary Cafe and Bake Shop

    1 credit(s)

    Students will focus on speed, quality production, and teamwork. Hot Food students will take on different roles in the cafe operation producing lunch meals. Baking and Pastry students will be responsible for producing baked goods for the foodservice operation. Students will learn how to prepare menus, requisitions and to cost out production. Documentation approved by the culinary arts director must be on file prior to beginning the internship. Prerequisite(s): Permission of culinary instructor F, S
  
  • CULN 2475 - Bistro Operations

    3 credit(s)

    Students will gain experience in a production environment, preparing daily meals for the school bistro. The primary focus is on speed, quantity production, quality output, and teamwork. Students will rotate responsibilities each week, shifting between hot foods and baked goods, as well as between all roles within the kitchen and dining room. Menu planning, ingredient requisitioning, and product costing will be required in order to prepare meals each week. Students will also perform menu forecasting to track sales and improve bistro offerings and cost savings.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2310 F, S
  
  • CULN 2550 - Garde-Manger and Catering

    3 credit(s)

    Preparation of basic garnitures, gelatins, aspics, pates, forcemeats, cold soups, salads, and dressings are included in this course. Catering techniques such as large food production and buffet presentation. Off premise production, including tools and equipment used in Garde Manger, will also be discussed. Pre/Corequisite(s): CULN 2310 F
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2600 - International Cuisine and Buffets

    3 credit(s)

    International cuisine from around the world such as French, Spanish, Chinese, and Mexican will be included in this course. Emphasis will be placed on preparing a buffet with decorations from the featured country. Basic buffet set up and procedures will be included. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2100, 2310, 2320, 2330 S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2610 - International Cuisines

    2 credit(s)

    International cuisine from around the world, such as Spain, Italy, Asia, Greece and Mexico, will be emphasized. The course will deal with information about the geographic area and cooking techniques unique to the region.
    Prerequisite(s): CULN 2320, CULN 2550, CULN 2620 F, S
    1 hour lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2620 - Classical French Cuisine

    2 credit(s)

    Implementation of Culinary I and Culinary II skills in a production kitchen setting with emphasis placed on the basic principles of classical cooking techniques. The course is designed to give students an introduction to the fundamental art of cookery refined by Escoffier.
    Prerequisite(s): CULN 2320 and CULN 2550 F, S
  
  • CULN 2710 - Plated Desserts and Presentations

    3 credit(s)

    The essential elements of plated desserts are taught in detail. The students are taught to strive for a well-balanced presentation. The course emphasizes the importance of the required time and patience for yielding breathtaking results. Students are exposed to methods of production that result in dramatic presentations in quantity. Prerequisite(s): CULN 2415, CULN 2435 As required
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • CULN 2910 - Culinary Internship I

    1 credit(s)

    Culinary internship offers students the opportunities to learn from all areas of restaurant operations, catering events and menu development. Students participate in department inventory control and as class assistants in other culinary classes. Students can pursue internships in restaurants, catering companies, pastry shops, bakeries, resorts, food retail, non-commercial operations and a variety of many other food service businesses. Documentation approved by the culinary arts director must be on file prior to beginning the internship. Pre/Corequisite(s): Pre or corequisite: CULN 2100 F, S
  
  • CULN 2920 - Culinary Arts Internship II

    1 credit(s)

    A continuation of CULN 2910 Culinary Arts Internship I Prerequisite(s): CULN 2910 F, S
  
  • CULN 2990 - Special Problems in Culinary Arts A

    1-6 credit(s)

    Special topics and projects in culinary arts. As required
  
  • CULN 2991 - Special Problems in Culinary Arts B

    1 credit(s)

    Special topics and projects in culinary arts.
  
  • CULN 2992 - Special Problems in Culinary Arts C

    1 credit(s)

    Special topics and projects in culinary arts.
  
  • DANC 1030 - Introduction to Dance

    3 credit(s)

    A survey of dance from primitive to the present with emphasis on understanding and appreciating the physical and aesthetical nature of the art form.
  
  • DANC 1530 - Ballet I

    2 credit(s)

    Instruction and practice in elementary classical ballet techniques. May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours. Equivalent to PHED 1530
  
  • DANC 1535 - Ballet II

    2 credit(s)

    Instruction and practice in intermediate classical ballet techniques. May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours. Equivalent to PHED 1535
  
  • DANC 1540 - Jazz 1

    2 credit(s)

    Instruction and practice in elementary classical jazz techniques. May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours. Equivalent to PHED 1540
  
  • DANC 1545 - Jazz II

    2 credit(s)

    Instruction and practice in intermediate classical jazz techniques. May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours. Equivalent to PHED 1545
  
  • DANC 1550 - Modern Dance I

    2 credit(s)

    Instruction and practice in elementary classical modern dance techniques. May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours. Equivalent to PHED 1550
 

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