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Course Name: Baking and Pastry Arts Level 1 (CULN 134)
Academic Period: 2024 - 2025
Faculty:
Faculty Availability:
Associate Dean:
Colin Bartley
colin.bartley@humber.ca
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| Faculty or Department | Longo Faculty of Business |
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Culinary Management (01911)
Culinary Skills (14071)
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| Course Name: | Baking and Pastry Arts Level 1 (CULN 134) |
| Pre-Requisites | none |
| Co-Requisites | none |
| Pre-Requisites for | CULN 230 - Baking & Pastry Arts II |
| Equates | Baking and Pastry Arts Level 1 (COOK 014) |
| Restrictions | none |
| Credit Value | 5 |
| Total Course Hours | 70 |
| Developed By: | Prepared By: | Approved by: | |
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| Susan Joseph | Josie Bancheri | Colin Bartley |
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In Part A - Theory Knowledge of the course, the student cook is introduced to the fundamental ingredients, techniques and procedures used in the bakeshop. Emphasis will be on the need to understand and connect the function of ingredients to a range of basic baked products. Areas covered will include measurements and formulas, understanding the functions of baking ingredients, safety and sanitation, yeast doughs, quick breads, pastry doughs and a variety of cakes. In Part B - Practical Application of the course, the student cook practises the skills required to operate in a safe and sanitary manner in the bakeshop. Emphasis is on accurate measuring and following methods correctly to achieve positive results with a team approach. Students will produce quick breads and cakes, assorted yeast items and a variety of pies, flans and tarts.
This foundational baking course for culinary students introduces them to baking and pastry applications and the related theoretical concepts. Knowledge acquired in this course will be used throughout the student’s career training and professional habits acquired in this course will be utilized in future work environments.
Culinary Management (01911)
Culinary Skills (14071)
| Learning Outcome | Learning Objectives | Summative Assessments | Formative Assessments |
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| Recognize the characteristics and functions of a variety of baking ingredients |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product Assessment Details: 3 online tests include: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or short answer (recipe methods) Assessment Details: Online Final Exam includes: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and short answer (recipe methods) |
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| Identify the correct methods used to produce a variety of pastry dough products. |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product Assessment Details: Online Final Exam includes: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and short answer (recipe methods) Assessment Details: 3 online tests include: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or short answer (recipe methods) |
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| Identify the function and safe use of tools and equipment in a bakeshop |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product Assessment Details: Online Final Exam includes: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and short answer (recipe methods) Assessment Details: 3 online tests include: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or short answer (recipe methods) |
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| Describe the methods used to produce a variety of yeast leavened products |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product Assessment Details: Online Final Exam includes: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and short answer (recipe methods) Assessment Details: 3 online tests include: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or short answer (recipe methods) |
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| Apply the correct methods used to prepare a variety of pies, flans and tarts |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product |
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| Demonstrate the techniques used to prepare a selection of cakes and sponge goods |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product |
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| Establish the methods and criteria used to prepare a selection of pastry fillings |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product Assessment Details: Online Final Exam includes: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and short answer (recipe methods) Assessment Details: 3 online tests include: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or short answer (recipe methods) |
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| Differentiate the techniques involved in the production of both puff and choux paste products |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product Assessment Details: Online Final Exam includes: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and short answer (recipe methods) Assessment Details: 3 online tests include: T/F, multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or short answer (recipe methods) |
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| Apply learned knowledge that is applied in preparation of baked products used in the industry today |
Assessment Details: Weekly grading assessment includes: professionalism, safety/sanitation, workplan, theory to practice, and final product |
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| Assessment | Weight |
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| Demonstration | |
| In-Lab Performance Grading Assessment | 65% |
| Final Exam | |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Test | |
| UNIT TEST | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
| Module | Course Learning Outcomes | Resources | Assessments |
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| Introduction to Course |
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| Biscuits and Scones |
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| Muffins |
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| Cakes and Creaming Method |
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| Sponge Method |
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| Cookies |
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| Pie Dough |
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TEST TWO |
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| Short Dough |
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| Yeast Dough |
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| Yeast Dough Part Two |
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TEST THREE |
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| Laminated Dough |
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| Laminated Dough Assembly |
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| Choux Pastry |
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| FINAL Theory Examinations |
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FINAL THEORY EXAM |
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| Title | ISBN |
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Gisslen W (2014) Professional Cooking for Canadian Chefs (8th ed) John Wiley & Sons ISBN # 978-1-118-63660-2 |
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JOURNALS:
Baker's Journal
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The Culinary Institute of America.(2004).Baking & Pastry.(1st ed.):John Wiley & Sons ISBN # 0-471-44382-4 |
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Friberg, B. (2002). The Professional Pastry Chef. (4th ed.): John Wiley & Sons – ISBN# 0- 471-35925-4 |
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Gisslen, W. (2022). Professional Baking (8th ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons |
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