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    Nov 22, 2024  
American University Catalog 2022-2023 
    
American University Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM-151 Chemistry of Cooking Laboratory FA5 (1)


In this laboratory course correlated with CHEM-150  students learn to design experiments using the scientific method and acquire the ability to effectively communicate experimental results by creating and interpreting scientific graphs. They also learn the science behind the cooking techniques, from baking bread to making cheese; the role of gluten; Maillard reaction, protein denaturation, and acid-base chemistry in cooking and how to use cooking equipment. AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry. Corequisite: CHEM-150 . Note: Completion of CHEM-150  and CHEM-151 with grades of C or better fulfills AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry.