NS 2470

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NS 2470
Food for Contemporary Living

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

During this laboratory course, the understanding of food ingredients and techniques of food preparation is applied to positive nutritional practices and health promotion goals; basic food science and nutrition principles, food safety/sanitation, sensory evaluation, and social-cultural influences on food choices; food preparation, recipe modification, sensory evaluation (taste testing required); basic cooking skills, techniques. Introduction to basic menu planning and meeting nutritional requirements while restricted to a budget. Lab performance and a lab practical factored into final student evaluation; attendance at all labs is expected.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220.

Comments Lab coat required.

Outcomes
  • Students demonstrate the ability to modify, prepare and evaluate recipes.
  • Students are able to apply knowledge of food composition, dietary standards, and science principles to modify recipes and menus for individual needs and preferences.
  • Students are able to demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation and use of current information technologies when communicating with individuals, groups and the public.
  • Students are able to use current technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10049 NS 2470   LAB 401

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  • Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Spots reserved in each section for DPD students. Limited spots reserved in each section for DNS Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. If seats become available in the class, enrollment will be offered to students in order of the waitlist. Please send any questions about enrollment in this class to DNS Student Services at dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu only.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17126 NS 2470   LAB 402

  •  

  • Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Spots reserved in each section for DPD students. Limited spots reserved in each section for DNS Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. If seats become available in the class, enrollment will be offered to students in order of the waitlist. Please send any questions about enrollment in this class to DNS Student Services at dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu only.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10477 NS 2470   LAB 403

  •  

  • Recommended prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220. Spots reserved in each section for DPD students. Limited spots reserved in each section for DNS Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores. If you are unable to enroll, please place yourself on the waitlist. If seats become available in the class, enrollment will be offered to students in order of the waitlist. Please send any questions about enrollment in this class to DNS Student Services at dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu only.