CULA 125:Basic Skills Development

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours per week: 2
Lab hours per week: 0

A lecture course that provides an overview of the culinary industry and within all aspects of the entire hospitality industry. Students are introduced to historical, social, and cultural forces that have affected and shaped the industry as well as current industry trends. Job qualifications, professional standards, communication skills, and attitudes that are essential to be successful in the industry will be discussed. Students will develop a professional portfolio to use during their educational experience and into their career’ to demonstrate and showcase their skills and abilities. Attendance and participation is mandatory and will be reflected in the final grade for the class.