Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: PSTR-1301- Section: 1 Fundamentals of Baking

Instructor Information
Instructor	Ashley Taylor
E-mail	taylorad1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	4099846418
Office	Location: Hours: Mon and Wed 7am -8am also 2pm-3pm, Tues and Thurs and Fri 12pm -2pm
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Fundamentals of baking including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and tarts. Instruction in flours, fillings, and ingredients. Topics include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the evaluation of baked products.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Identify and explain baking terms, ingredients, equipment, and tools; scale and measure ingredients; convert and cost recipes; operate baking equipment and tools; prepare yeast products, quick breads, pies, tarts, cookies, various cakes, icings, and demonstrate fundamental decorating techniques; and produce commercially acceptable baked products.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	•Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry. •Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the industry. •Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills. •Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls, labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Revel™ On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals/ Sarah R. Labensky, Priscilla A. Martel, Eddy Van Damme
Lecture Topics Outline	1. Professionalism and Food Safety 2. Tools and Equipment for the Bakeshop 3. Bakeshop Ingredients 4. Mise en Place 5. Principles of Baking 6. Quick Breads 7. Basic Yeast Breads 8. Preferments and Natural Starters 9. Enriched Yeast Breads 10. Laminated Doughs 11. Cookies and Brownies 12. Pies and Tarts 13. Pastry and Dessert Components 14. Cakes 15. Icings and Cake Assembly 16. Custards, Creams, and Sauces 17. Ice Creams and Frozen Desserts 18. Healthy Baking and Special Diets 19. Tortes and Entremets 20. Petits Fours 21. Chocolate 22. Plated Desserts 23. Sugar Work and Confections
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 Syllabus review, pre-test, Blackboard and Self Service Banner Pearson book review Week 2 Assignments though pearson on Professionalism and The Bakeshop Chapter 1 and 2 Week 3 Assignments though pearson on Professionalism and The Bakeshop Chapter 3 and 4 Week 4 Assignments though pearson on Professionalism and The Bakeshop Chapter 5 Week 5 Assignments though pearson on Bread Chapter 6 and 7 (Test on 9/22/21 on Chapter 1 - 5) Week 6 Assignments though pearson on Bread Chapter 8 and 9 Week 7 Assignments though pearson on Bread Chapter 10 Week 8 Assignments though pearson on Desserts and Pastries Chapter 11 and 12 (Test on 9/13/21 on Chapter 4 - 7) Week 9 Assignments though pearson on Desserts and Pastries Chapter 13 and 14 Week 10 Assignments though pearson on Desserts and Pastries Chapter 15 and16 Week 11 Assignments though pearson on Desserts and Pastries Chapter 17 and 18 Week 12 Assignments though pearson on Advanced Pastry Work Chapter 19 and 20(Test on 11/17/21 on Chapter 11 -18) Week 13 Assignments though pearson on Advanced Pastry Work Chapter 21 and 22 Week 14 Assignments though pearson on Advanced Pastry Work Chapter 23
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2021 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 8, 2021 - 9:45 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests - 20%, Assignments - 15%, Projects - 20%, Final Exam - 15%, Lab 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person. Homework assignments will be given each week. LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 10 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam. Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. No emailed work is accepted. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair. No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you will be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones in the classroom. Students must be in a clean uniform and in full uniform at all times.
Attendance Policy	Students will be allowed to be 5 minutes late after (3) times you will be dropped a letter grade. Absent to class please notify me or email me after (3) absent with out an excuse you will be dropped a letter grade
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.