CULA2185 Baking and Pastry Capstone
This culminating course provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained throughout the Baking and Pastry program. Students will create and execute a menu, prepare a variety of baked goods and desserts, and present their work in a restaurant setting.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate professional, safe and sanitary work practices
Describe the menu planning process
Apply basic math skills to recipe conversions
Create a catering menu covering a variety of baked goods and dessert
Select ingredients for desired plated desserts
Select equipment for desired plated desserts
Select service ware for desired presentation
Select finishing and garnishing elements for desired presentation
Determine layout and design of dessert buffets and/or centerpieces
Demonstrate the presentations of baked goods and desserts in a restaurant setting
Evaluate the quality of baked goods and desserts
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details