Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
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CHEM 178 001 (CRN: 23768)
THE CHEMISTRY OF COOKING
Long Title: THE CHEMISTRY OF COOKING
Department: Chemistry
Instructor: Tran Lu, Lesa
Meetings:
4:00PM - 5:30PM M (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
4:00PM - 6:30PM W (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 18
Section Enrolled: 17
Enrollment data as of: 13-JAN-2025 6:48PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
29-APR-2024
2:00PM - 5:00PM M
Description: This course examines the chemistry involved in the composition, transformation, and consumption of food. Topics include chemical properties and reactions of food, cooking tools, and techniques, sensory perception, and nutrition. Lectures and hands-on kitchen experiments are taught in conjunction with Rice Dining Service. Knowledge of high school chemistry is expected.