Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SEAS-0098
Organization's ID:
FSM 205
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (193 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Fundamentals Of Baking
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Cake Decorating
This course is recommended for a total of 4 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with a thorough grasp of the advanced backing knowledge and skills required of a member of the steward department. This is accomplished through intensive hands-on training, chef instructor demonstrations, classroom lectures, and on-the-job training.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of baking breads, specialty breads, and pastries in the galley aboard a merchant ship
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of an advanced baker, including baking and decorating cakes

General Topics:

  • Equipment safety
  • Weighing and measuring
  • Baking formulas and measurement
  • Baking process
  • Ingredients
  • Dough production
  • Breads, specialty breads, and French bread
  • Basic cake decorating techniques
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials