2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...

PRACTICUM IN CULINARY ARTS – Course #: 7553Grade level: 11, 12; Length; Year; Taught at Lee High onlyThe practicum in Culinary Arts requires students to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals and principles of theart of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students canpursue a national sanitation certification, a culinary certification, or any other appropriate industry certification.FOOD SCIENCE – Course #: 7554 (4 th Science)Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year;Fee: $10; Taught at Midland High onlyIn this class you will learn about how food choices, technology, and nutrition are related to your growth,development, health, and wellness. You will use these ideas to make informed choices that promote good health.You will learn basic food preparation skills and explore careers related to the food industry.PRINCIPALS OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM – Course #: 7550Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year: Taught at Coleman HighThe hospitality and tourism industry encompasses lodging, travel and tourism; recreation, amusements, attractionsand resorts; ad restaurants and food beverage service. Students use knowledge and skills that meet industrystandards to function effectively in various positions within this multifaceted industry.RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT – Course #: 7551Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Coleman HighThis course will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing direction and controlling the managementof a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well‐run restaurant.CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Course #: 7575Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: SemesterIn this course you will study the ages and stages of child growth and development from conception through schoolage. You will study basic theories of development.CHILD GUIDANCE – Course #:7576Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester; Taught at: Midland High onlyPrerequisite: Child DevelopmentIn this course you will consider the requirements of parenthood, learn about teaching, guiding and discipliningchildren effectively.PRACTICUM IN HUMAN SERVICES I – Course #: 7577Grade level: 11, 12; Length: YearSuggested Prerequisite: Principles of Education and Training; Human Growth and Development; Principles of HumanServicesThis course provides occupationally specific training and focuses on the development of consumer services, earlychildhood development and services, counseling and mental health services, and family and community servicescareers.PRACTICUM IN HUMAN SERVICES II – Course #: 7578Grade level: 11, 12; Length: YearSuggested Prerequisite: Principles of Education and Training, Human Growth and Development, Principles of HumanServicesIn this course students expand on their learning of Practicum in Human Services l50