HTCA 262 U - Food Preparation I
Full title:Food Preparation I
CRN:14596
Course description:This course is designed to prepare the student for either a career in the hospitality and tourism food service management field or culinary arts. It will involve discussions of various styles of cuisine and proper methods of food and equipment handling. Included is an introduction to kitchen design, workflow, techniques and applications of basic food production principles. Prerequisite: HTCA 151. Co-requisite: HTCA 262L.
Instructor: Sharon Young (Sharon.Young@enmu.edu)
Seating
CurrentWaitlist
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16412 10010
Grading
Grade mode:Normal (A,B,C,D,F,I,W)
Course dates
Starts:October 12, 2026
End:December 11, 2026
Weeks:8
Census date:October 30, 2026
Registration dates:April 5, 2026 - October 19, 2026
Last day to drop:October 19, 2026
Last day to withdraw:November 6, 2026
Meeting dates and times
DaysTimeLocation
M 10:00am - 02:00pm Ruidoso Branch Comm College 111
Course Pre-requisites
(TestTest scoreCourse)Connector
(HTCA 151 U)
Course Co-requisites
CourseCourse title
HTCA 262LUFood Preparation I Lab







Fall 2026 Course Information