FNUT 2612L 01: Food Systems Lab

FNUT 2612L - Food Systems: Operations, Production, and Service Laboratory

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43960,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Julieann Cheng

Email: jrcheng@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:  Part-Time Faculty-Dietetics, Department of Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences

Instructor Professional Qualifications:  

Master of Science, Strategic Leadership, Mountain State University, 2003

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science, Food and Nutrition Dietetics, Youngstown State University, 1996

Associate of Applied Science, Dietetic Technology, Youngstown State University, 1994

ServSafe Instructor and Proctor

Approved Provider of Ohio Manager Certification in Food Protection

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Licensed Dietitian KY, OH, WV

Instructor Office Location:  Cushwa Hall 3201

Instructor Office Phone:  330-941-2558

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Course Description

2612L. Food Systems: Operations, Production, and Service Laboratory. Application of the fundamentals of food systems operations, management, and service. Six hours lab per week. Prereq.: FNUT 1553 and FNUT 1553L. Concurrent with FNUT 2612. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Food for Fifty Mary K. Molt 9780134437217

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Dietetics In Foodservice
Tue 8/25 Dietetics In Foodservice Dietetics In Foodservice
Mon 8/31 Case Study: Worker Safety
Tue 9/1 Chapter 2 Recipe Development, Construction, and Adjustment Recipe Development, Construction, and Adjustment Read Chapter 2 Recipe Development, Construction, and Adjustment
Mon 9/7 Food Safety and Sanitation Education
Tue 9/8 Food Safety and Sanitation Presentations
Mon 9/14 Active Learning Lab
Tue 9/15 Active Learning Lab
Mon 9/21 Chapter 3 Planning Menus and Service Guidelines for Special Meals and Events Planning Menus and Service Guidelines for Special Meals and Events Read Chapter 3 Planning Menus and Service Guidelines for Special Meals and Events
Tue 9/22 Chapter 5 Food Product Information and Food Science Food Product Information and Food Science Read Chapter 5 Food Product Information and Food Science
Mon 9/28 Chapter 6 Quantity Food Production Fundamentals and Evaluating Food Quality Quantity Food Production Fundamentals and Evaluating Food Quality Read Chapter 6 Quantity Food Production Fundamentals and Evaluating Food Quality
Tue 9/29 Quantity Food Production Fundamentals and Evaluating Food Quality
Mon 10/5 Therapeutic Menus
Tue 10/6 Therapeutic Menus Lab Assignment Therapeutic Menus
Mon 10/12 Texture Modifications and Nutritional Supplementation
Tue 10/13 Texture Modifications and Nutritional Supplementation Lab Assignment Texture Modifications and Nutritional Supplementation
Mon 10/19 The Menu
Tue 10/20 Active Learning Lab - Recipes The Menu Assignment
Mon 10/26 Chapter 4 Food Production Resources Active Learning Lab - Preparation
Tue 10/27 Food Service Calculations
Mon 11/2 Active Learning Lab - Preparation of Thanksgiving Meal
Tue 11/3 Active Learning Lab - Preparation of Thanksgiving Meal
Mon 11/9 Case Study: Quantity Food Procurement and Production Case Study Quantity Food Procurement and Prodution
Tue 11/10 Case Study: Kitchen Renovations Case Study: Kitchen Renovations
Mon 11/16 Active Learning Lab
Tue 11/17 Active Learning Lab
Mon 11/23 Foodservice Options
Tue 11/24 Foodservice Options Lab Report: Foodservice Options
Mon 11/30 Active Learning Lab Demonstrations
Tue 12/1 Active Learning Lab Demonstrations
Mon 12/7 Comprehensive Calculations

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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