Course Syllabus


Cul 275.48 Indian Cuisine

Section 1831

Description: Cultural foods, historical food trends, and customs as related to gourmet, regional, national, and international cuisines. Preparation of a variety of dishes common to Indian cuisine.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

Prepare a variety of dishes common to a particular ethnic cuisine (Indian) using locally available products.

Class Meetings

This class is in person at 4923 B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center, Santa Rosa Campus

Saturdays 9:00am-5:40pm.  Class dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20.

Instructor Contact

Jill Lee

Email: jlee2@santarosa.edu

Phone: (707) 522-2800.

Office Hours: by appointment

We respond to emails usually within 24 -48 hours.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for instructions,  resources, and viewing grades.

Textbook

There is no textbook for this class. Necessary course content will be embedded in Canvas.

Uniform and Culinary Department Guidelines

Kitchen Attire: Students should wear long pants and an apron. Long hair should be restrained. For safety, students should wear sturdy, closed toe shoes with non-slip soles. It is preferred that SRJC culinary certificate students wear their full culinary uniform to class.  

 

Face Masks: Students must wear a face mask at all times while inside the Culinary Arts Center.  

All face coverings shall: 

  • Fit snuggly but comfortably around the face 
  • Be secured with ties, ear loops or elastic bands 
  • Include at least two layers of fabric 
  • Allow for breathing with minimal restriction 
  • Be laundered and machine dried without change to shape 
  • Neck gaiters are not allowed 
  • Any images or graphics on the face covering should be professional in nature, not crude or offensive 
  • If you do not have your own face mask, one will be provided for you 

Food: Students should not eat during class. Tasting should happen with a tasting spoon only and in designated areas in the kitchen, while maintaining 6-foot distance. Leftovers will be distributed at the discretion of the instructor. It’s a good idea to bring your own to-go container. 

According to the California Food Code: “A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, and food contact surfaces.” Students should plan to bring their own closed beverage container to school. For sanitation reasons, drinks should be placed and/or consumed only in designated areas. Your instructor will inform you of where that is.  

Electronic Devices, Headphones and Personal Belongings:  These items are not safe in the kitchen, please leave them in the classroom. 

Smoking:  Smoking is prohibited not only on the college’s property, but also within 20 feet of all Sonoma County Junior College District property. This policy applies to electronic cigarettes as well. 

Parking: Parking is free in any SRJC lot, for the Fall semester.     

Visitors:  No visitors are allowed during class time, this includes students from other classes. 

Disabilities: If a student needs accommodation of any kind due to a disability, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the SRJC Disability Resources Department and to also inform the instructor on the first day of class. 

Learn more about the Disability Resources Department. 

Culinary Arts Building Security: The doors of the of the Culinary Center will remain locked for security. You should make arrangements with your instructor if you need to leave the building during class time. 

Students must follow the direction of their instructor for entering and exiting the building. 

Building doors should NEVER be propped open.  

Non-students should not be allowed into the building.  

Student Entry is the ONLY place students should enter and exit the building.    

 

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: October 30, 2021.

Day Class Ends: November 20, 2021

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: October 30, 2021.

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: October 30, 2021.

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: October 30, 2021.

Last Day to Drop for a refund: October 30, 2021.

Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: November 20, 2021

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: November 19,2021

 

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it through your student portal.   Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

 

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the first class session will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/assignment deadline that you contact Jill Lee (jlee2@santarosa.edu)  to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at the end of class each day.

Exams

There will not be any exams for this course.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade weekly and post grades on the Canvas gradebook.  Your grade will be determined by attendance  and your completion of the cooking assignments.   Make ups are not possible since this class meets once a week and each week is a new set of recipes.  All students need to email the instructor for make up instructions prior to December 1st.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A

90%

 

90 +points

 

B

80%

80 -89 points

C

70%

70-79 Points

D

60%

60-69

points

GRADING ASSESSMENT:

Attendance: 10 points each week (40 points total)

Cooking and Kitchen Assessment: 15 points each week (60 points total)

TOTAL POINTS: 100

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% (70 points)  the total class points  to pass the class.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

 

Student Conduct and Due Process: 

The Sonoma County Junior College District supports a safe, productive learning environment to foster intellectual curiosity, integrity and accomplishment as defined in the District Mission and Goals. 

The District holds that students shall conduct themselves in a manner which reflects their awareness of common standards of decency and the rights of others.  Interference with the District’s mission, objectives, or community life shall be cause for disciplinary action. 

SRJC has outlined the following as Acts of Misconduct; Dishonesty, Physical or Verbal Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Possession and/or Use of Drugs or Alcohol, Disruptive Behavior and Habitual Profanity or Vulgarity. 

Learn more about Student Rights and Responsibilities: 

https://student-conduct.santarosa.edu/   

 

STUDENT RESOURCES  https://www.santarosa.edu/students  

Corona Virus InformationCOVID-19 resources and FAQs for students 

College Skills/TutorialFree drop-in math and writing tutor services available to students. 

Writing CenterFree writing tutorial services and computer/printer use. 

Disability ResourcesAuthorizes academic accommodations for eligible students. 

District PoliceThe Santa Rosa Junior College Police Department.  

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)Program designed to make the college experience accessible and rewarding to those facing language, social and economic challenges. 

English as Second Language (ESL): Placement tests are scheduled in this department so that students are enrolled in classes they are academically ready for.  

Financial Aid OfficeDiscover the many ways to make your college education affordable. 

LibrariesVisit the library or do research online. 

Scholarship OfficeFind out how to apply for and receive one or more culinary scholarships. 

Student Health ServicesResource for students’ physical, mental and social health. 

Veterans AffairsFinancial aid, scholarships and other services for veterans.  

 

Other Important Policies and Practices

Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague

Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.

The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.

Plagiarism: How to avoid it

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

  • Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
  • Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
  • Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
  • Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
  • Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
  • Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
  • Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion

 

SRJC has a Mandatory Vaccination/Weekly Testing Policy:

As of October 18, 2021, SRJC is requiring that all students, employees, and volunteers participating in onsite instruction or coming to campus for any reason:

 

(1) Show proof of full vaccination (at least 2 weeks beyond the final required vaccination dose).

 

-OR-


(2) Submit to weekly Covid-19 testing at on-campus locations.

 

The college is requesting that students accomplish the above by Friday 10/15.

Here’s how to do that:

 

All enrolled students will receive an email or text with a unique URL giving you instructions on how to access the CLEARED4 System. The CLEARED4 System will enable you to upload your proof of vaccination (no paper cards or photos of paper cards will be accepted) or register for weekly testing at the SRJC Student Health Center. Each link is unique to YOU. Do not share your link with anyone else! Here is more information about CLEARED4: https://covid.santarosa.edu/cleared4#book-covid-test

 

Students who do not register on the CLEARED4 System will not be allowed into their class. It is important to take care of this by Friday 10/15 in order to assure a smooth process on Monday 10/18. If you wait, your information may not be received in time for your first day of class and you may not be allowed into class.

 

Also, all students should download the MySRJCApp before coming to campus for the first time. This is how the college will have record of you being on campus each day, for contact tracing purposes. Download speeds are slow at the Burdo Culinary Arts Center and you will need to use the App when you arrive to check in. Please download the app now so you won’t be delayed in being admitted to the building on your first day of class.

 

Be sure to plan ahead every day of class so that you arrive at least 15 minutes before class. Safety Monitors who will check you in will be present 30 minutes before class and 30 minutes after class begins. If you arrive later than 30 minutes you will not be able to enter the building! Please 

BE ON TIME!