Science of Baking: Module 1 Foundations

Science of Baking: Module 1 Foundations begins your baking education by introducing the history of baking and the fundamentals of the baking industry. This module also teaches the basic science and math skills required to complete the rest of the course. A complimentary digital copy of our Glossary of Baking Terms is included for reference.

Lessons

1. History and Ingredients
2. The Baking Process
3. Basic Arithmetic
4. Applied Mathematics
5. General Chemistry
6. Organic Chemistry
7. Physics--Forces, Energy and Matter
8. Physics--Heat and Temperature
9. Fundamentals of Biology
10. Nutrition
11. Bakery Ovens
12. Baking Pans
13. Bakery Design and Layout
14. Food Labeling
15. Food Safety and Sanitation

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive 12 IACET continuing education units.

Enrollment Information

Enrollments are accepted any time. Lesson material and exams are accessed online using a computer. Access instructions will be e-mailed upon enrollment. Complete the course at your own pace. To receive a document of completion, students must submit an exam for each lesson and receive a 70% or above.

Time allowed to complete the course: 3 years.
15 lessons, 12.0 CEUs

Technical Requirements

• Internet access
• Individual work or personal email account

Tuition

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