Students will learn culinary and kitchen practices while gaining a more thorough understanding of restaurant and hotel food operations. Culinary topics of study include food safety, stocks and soups, sauces, main dishes, appetizers, sides, and desserts. Students will study menu planning and costing; perform culinary research; and plan, cost, and prepare a 4-course dinner. Overall, the focus will be on excellent culinary standards and operations. Students must have completed Food Safe, Basic First Aid, and WHMIS certifications prior to working in the kitchen.

This course will give students a basic understanding of the management processes involved in food and beverage restaurant operations. They will examine essential elements of the industry including sanitation, food safety, equipment and restaurant layout, marketing, menu planning, and service techniques. In addition, this course will include a general overview of liquor operations and bartending.

This course introduces students to the field of hospitality and tourism and the numerous interrelated sectors of this industry. The complex nature of the industry will be explored and its relation to the environment, economy, and employment.

Introductory course in human physiology, part II. Students will study the function and regulation of the human body and the complexities and interactions of cells, tissues, major organs and systems. Part II covers: hormonal control mechanisms; physiology of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary systems.

Introductory course in human physiology, part I. Students will study the function and regulation of the human body and the complexities and interactions of cells, tissues, major organs and systems. Part I covers: the physiology of the cell; muscle and sensory physiology; peripheral and central nervous systems; blood and body defense mechanisms; and the cardiovascular system.

This course will cover the theory and practical applications of pump designs and operation, welding procedures and inspection, and internal combustion engines.

This course will cover the theory and practical applications of piping designs and connections, steam traps, water hammer, insulation, valves, and actuators. Electrical theory, AC and DC machines, switchgear, electrical safety, and electrical calculations will also be covered. Finally, students will learn about control loops and strategies, instrument control devices, and distributed control systems.

This course will cover topics relating to refrigeration including refrigeration principles, systems, auxiliaries, and operation. Compressor theory, design, heat exchangers, and cooling towers will also be discussed.

This course covers topics focusing on safety, codes, and legislation in power engineering as well as code calculations, safety management systems, and fire protection systems.

This course will cover various topics related to boilers including designs, construction, high-pressure boiler fittings, burner designs, draft and flue gas equipment, control systems, procedures, and water treatment. Also covered will be steam and gas turbines, cogeneration systems, wastewater treatment, and plant maintenance and administration.