NS 2470

NS 2470

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

During this laboratory course, the understanding of food ingredients and techniques of food preparation is applied to positive nutritional practices and health promotion goals; basic food science and nutrition principles, food safety/sanitation, sensory evaluation, and social-cultural influences on food choices; food preparation, recipe modification, sensory evaluation (taste testing required); basic cooking skills, techniques. Introduction to basic menu planning and meeting nutritional requirements while restricted to a budget. Lab performance and a lab practical factored into final student evaluation; attendance at all labs is expected.

When Offered Fall, spring.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: Dietetics students. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Highly recommended prerequisite: NS 1150.

Comments This class/lab begins the first FULL week of classes. Students must attend first lab or placement is forfeited. Lab coat required.

Outcomes
  • Students demonstrate the ability to modify, prepare and evaluate recipes.
  • Students are able to apply knowledge of food composition, dietary standards, and science principles to modify recipes and menus for individual needs and preferences.
  • Students are able to demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation and use of current information technologies when communicating with individuals, groups and the public.
  • Students are able to use current technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13379 NS 2470   LAB 401

  • DPD (Dietetics) Students may open enroll. All others will be placed on a wait list. Registered students must attend first lab or placement is forfeited - class/lab meetings begin the first FULL week of classes; Lab coat required. Non-DPD students, please contact Terry Mingle (tpm2) for a PIN number/placement on the wait list.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14209 NS 2470   LAB 402

  • DPD (Dietetics) Students may open enroll. All others will be placed on a wait list. Registered students must attend first lab or placement is forfeited - class/lab meetings begin the first FULL week of classes; Lab coat required. Non-DPD students, please contact Terry Mingle (tpm2) for a PIN number/placement on the wait list.