FDSC 2300

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FDSC 2300
Culinary Science

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Learn the science behind some favorite and new foods. Working with chefs from Cornell Dining, the underlying principles of the foods prepared in class are explained. The final exam is the preparation of a class dinner.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Students enroll in the 1-credit lecture; or they may enroll in the 1-credit lecture and a 1-credit culinary laboratory section for 2 credits total with permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Plan, organize, and prepare a meal for 2 to 12 people.
  • Describe composition and functionality of common ingredients used in the kitchen and product development lab.
  • Explain how cooking techniques facilitate ingredient interactions and transform mixtures of ingredients into flavorful foods.
  • Implement food safety principles in the kitchen.
  • Discuss differences and similarities between food production in a kitchen and food processing on a large scale.
  • Identify the scientific disciplines that support the field of food science and the food industry broadly.
  • Describe the importance of reductive perspectives in Food Science.
  • Describe the importance of systems-wide perspectives in Food Science.
  • Discuss challenges and opportunities facing our evolving food systems.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2300

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  2077 FDSC 2300   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 2300

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2078 FDSC 2300   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor. Laboratory section enrollment is by instructor permission only. Please contact Dr. Chris Loss (crl3@cornell.edu) for a permission code. Preference given to Food Science majors and minors.

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  •  1006 FDSC 2300   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor. Laboratory section enrollment is by instructor permission only. Please contact Dr. Chris Loss (crl3@cornell.edu) for a permission code. Preference given to Food Science majors and minors.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 20138 FDSC 2300   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class meetings at 9am, 10:30am and 12pm. Students attend one based on availability.

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