Valencia
Community College
Competition Class
FSS 2950C
Session: Fall Term, 2009
Professor: Kenneth P. Bourgoin
Office: West Campus Bldg. 9, Room 133
Office Phone: 407-582-1915
Classroom 8-120 (Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Email: kbourgoin@valenciacc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class will introduce the student to the Junior Culinary Competition. Students will practice many
skills learned in the culinary and baking-pastry classes. Included in this class are the development of
advanced knife skills, teamwork, kitchen organization, menu development, and French classical
cuisine following the Escoffier guide. The students will also practice the timing elements for cooking
and service of the food, taste the texture and flavors of all food being prepared, practice sanitation,
and learn how to organize work stations in the kitchen. Students will compile a portfolio, and will
need a camera for that purpose. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 credits, but grade
forgiveness cannot be applied.
CREDIT HOURS:
1
REQUIRED TEXT:
Professional COOKING, 5th Edition, Wayne Gisslen,
ISBN 0-471-59301-X
COURSE ORGANIZATION:
This course is divided into four major categories, which will comprise the final grade.
Classroom attendance 25%
Participation: 25%
Project or Case studies: 10%
Progress Test: 20%
Final Exam: 20%
GENERAL GRADING SCALE:
A 90-100 B 80- 90 C 70- 80
D 60- 70 F below 60
Culinary Dress Code
Mandatory
These rules apply to everyone
Uniforms must be Clean and Wrinkle Free at all times
Must demonstrate good personal hygiene
Failure to wear the appropriate uniform will result in spending the class period performing an assignment or
cleaning project.
Observe and abide by all school and district Dress Code policies.
Knives and Book are required every time you are in class
Kitchen Uniform:
Chef hat-white
Chef coat-white
Checkered pants, no black
NO OPEN TOE/HEEL SHOES work boots or shoes with moisture resistant uppers and skid proof soles are
required-leather preferred
White aprons
Hair-above the collar, restrained and under the hat
No excessive cologne or perfume, minimal jewelry of two small earrings
Appearance is a very important facet of hospitality. The manner in which a person displays themselves
communicates a substantial amount of information, to your potential employers, peers, and guests. Start Right!
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Attendance:
Punctual and regular attendance is mandatory in this course. More than 6 hours absent during the semester
without permission of the Professor may have adverse effect on the grade earned in this course. Students are
responsible for all material covered in class. Irregular attendance will result in a computer-generated letter sent
to your mailing address informing you of possible withdrawal from the class.
Valencia’s attendance policy is that a student will be present for all class meetings. After two
absences, a student will receive an excessive absence notice and must schedule a conference with the
instructor immediately. A student will be withdrawn after four absences (excused or unexcused) two
tardys will equal one absence.
Make-up Exams:
Make-up exams will be given only for emergency situations provided the instructor is notified in advance.
Upon your absence and its approval, the exam will be placed in the testing center. Exams must be made up
before the next class meeting. Any test missed will have adverse effect on your grade, and make-up test will
not be given unless approved by the Professor prior to the date of schedule test.
Homework and Quizzes:
Home-works and quizzes cannot be made up. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to contact
a class member, obtain the assignment and come to the next class meeting prepared. If a student is absent
the day of a quiz, they will receive a zero.
Late project and/or assignments will be penalized 5 points per day late.
Academic Honesty:
Each student is expected to do his or her own work, unless otherwise specified. Cheating will not be
tolerated and will result in an automatic “0” on that exam or assignment.
Withdrawal Policy:
The withdrawal policy date for the semester is _____________. If students withdraw before this date,
they will receive a “W”. After this date, a “WP” (withdrawal passing) or “WF” (withdrawal failing) will
be given, based on the student’s academic achievement in the class as of their last date of attendance.
Academic Accommodations
"Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably
during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations
based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (West Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523)."
All cell phones, beepers, or any other such electronic device mist be turned off before entering the classroom.
If they ring, beep, or make any other noise the violator will have 5 points taken off of their final course grade
Disclaimer:
Changes in the syllabus, schedule, and/or college policy may be made at anytime during the course per
instructor discretion.
Expected Student Conduct
Valencia Community College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is
concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia Community
College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct.
The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any
prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up
to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary
warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the student code
of c0nduct in the current Valencia student handbook
CLASS SCHEDULE
Week Chapter Assignment
1 Introduction Chapter 2
2
Chapter 7
Lab Chapter 7
3 Chapter 12 Chapter 12
Lab
4 Chapter 14 Chapter 14
Lab
5 Chapter 7 Chapter 7
Lab
6 Chapter 4 Chapter 4
Lab
7 Chapter 4 Chapter 4(continued)
Lab
8 Chapter 5 Chapter 5
Lab
9 Chapter 11 Chapter 11 (continued)
Lab
10 Chapter 13 Chapter 13
Lab
11 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 (continued)
Lab
12 Chapter 28 Chapter 28
Lab
13 Full Run Full Run
Lab
14 Full Run Final Menu
Lab
15 Review Final Review
Final Exam
CLAST OBJECTIVES
The following CLAST skills listed will be reinforced throughout the entire course.
CLAST COMPETENCIES:
Valencia faculty has defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think, Communicate, Act) that prepare
students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in the Course Catalog. In this
course, through classroom lecture and discussions, group lab work, and other learning activities, you will further
develop mastery of these core competencies.
VALENCIA STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
The following Valencia Student Competencies will be reinforced throughout the entire course.
THINK - Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of
human inquiry.
To think, what must you do?
1. Analyze data, ideas, patterns, principles, and perspectives
2. Employ the facts, formulas, and procedures of the disciplines
3. Integrate ideas and values from different disciplines
4. Draw well-supported conclusions
5. Revise conclusions consistently with new observations, interpretations, or reasons
6. How and where must you think?
7. With curiosity and consistency
8. Individually and in groups
VALUE - Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments
To value, what must you do?
1. Recognize the values expressed in attitudes, choices, and commitments
2. Distinguish among personal, ethical, aesthetic, cultural, and scientific values
3. Employ values and standards of judgment from different disciplines
4. Evaluate your own and others' values from individual, cultural, and global perspectives
5. Articulate a considered and self-determined set of values
6. How and where must you value?
7. With empathy and fair-mindedness
8. Individually and in groups
COMMUNICATE - To communicate, what must you do?
1. Identify your own strengths and need for improvement as communicator
2. Employ methods of communication appropriate to your audience and purpose
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of your own and other's communication
4. How and where must you communicate?
5. By speaking, listening, reading and writing
6. Verbally, non-verbally, and visually
7. With honesty and civility
ACT - Act purposefully, respectfully, and responsibly
1. To act, what must you do?
2. Apply disciplinary knowledge, skills, and values to educational and career goals
3. Implement effective problem-solving, decision-making, and goal setting strategies
4. Act effectively and appropriately in various personal and professional settings
5. Assess the effectiveness of personal behavior and choices
6. Respond appropriately to changing circumstances
7. How and where must you act?
8. With courage and perseverance
9. Individually and in groups
10. In your personal, professional, and community life