Practical Foods

A concentrated look at food preparation and food science

Available for credit | EDCP 467D

Learning to cook is a great activity for all ages, and it involves more than just breaking the seal on a pre-packaged product. Cooking skills are not only important for healthy living, they are also a great way to be creative and have fun in the kitchen.

With obesity, diabetes and heart disease on the rise, many young people today have no connection between the foods they are eating and how that impacts their bodies and their brains.

In this course you will work hands-on to prepare different dishes and learn about why certain foods behave as they do. For home economics teachers, this courses has been designed to provide understanding for both the how and the why behind teaching foods classes.

Work hands-on to prepare foods and learn about food science. This course is based on two principles:

  • Food Literacy
  • Experiential Education

 

This course will offer experience in preparing and cooking a range of dishes, and will delve deep into the science of food.

The food science being considered will relate directly to the foods being prepared in the practical classes, so you can connect what you have made with why it behaves as it does.

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson is an Adjunct Professor within the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in UBC’s Faculty of Education. She is an experienced Home Economics educator with a passion for food and significant experience working with young people in secondary schools and adults.

Dates: Monday, August 9 – Saturday, August 14, 2021
Time: 9am-5pm PDT
Format: Online

Registration & Fees: Non-Credit Registration

Non-Credit Registration & Fees

  • Non-Credit Registration Fee: $613.23 + GST

Full payment is required with your online registration in order to reserve your space. We accept payment by credit card or debit card. Please note that should UBC cancel the course, a full refund will be issued.

Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: If you would like to withdraw from a course, please submit written notice by July 5, 2021 to be eligible for a refund (less a $65 administration fee). No refund will be made for cancellations received later than this date, unless a course is cancelled by UBC Faculty of Education.

FAQs: Review the FAQs for Non-Credit Course Registration.

Registration & Fees: For-Credit Registration

UBC Student Registration

To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus); please see "Admission to UBC" below. Once admitted, students may register in the credit course.

Current UBC students can register for credit courses through the Student Service Centre, using their Campus Wide Login (CWL).

Registration opens in early March, see the Summer Session dates for the opening registration date for your student category. Many summer programs fill quickly, early registration is strongly recommended.

      • Undergraduate Course (3.0 credits)
        EDCP 467D |
        A limited number of seats are available for graduate students.
        Undergraduate student fees apply; see details below.

Non-UBC students

Please register via the Teacher Education Unclassified Student Form.

Credit tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis. Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars and are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors.

For current UBC tuition, visit UBC Tuition Fees for the Education per credit tuition fees.

UBC Students

For current tuition information please refer to the UBC Calendar.

Visiting Graduate Students

Visiting graduate students who wish to take credit courses must register for those courses and will be assessed tuition fees at the prevailing graduate per credit rate, plus authorized student fees.

Tuition fees are subject to review by The University of British Columbia. The Western Deans Agreement does not apply to this course.

Student Assessed Fees

Certain additional fees apply to students who take courses on campus.

Students who meet certain requirements may opt out of the U-Pass and AMS Extended Health and Dental Plan, during the first two weeks of the term.

To see if you qualify for the U-Pass fee exemption, read the U-Pass FAQ information.

If you think you qualify for an exemption, login to the Student Service Centre (SSC) and click on the Financial Summary tab to navigate to the U-Pass fee exemption page.

If you already have medical/dental coverage (other than BC MSP), you may be able to apply for an exemption if you meet certain requirements and follow the opt-out procedures. Visit the Student Service Centre (SSC) for more information.

Students registered in on-campus courses in the summer session are not assessed Health/Dental Plan fees.

Tuition Fee Certificates

Current UBC students may use Tuition Fee Certificates toward tuition or non-credit fees. The certificates do not cover the cost of course materials, texts, or other fees. Contact Professional Development & Community Engagement for more information: 604.822.2013 | pdce.educ@ubc.ca

Undergraduate Students

To register in courses offered for credit you must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education, Vancouver campus.

      • If you were previously a student here, you will need to apply for re-admission. If you are not applying for a program, you can apply as an unclassified student to receive credit for this course.
      • If you are a UBC Okanagan student, or interested in a program offered by UBC Okanagan, please see Admission Categories on the Application & Registration page.

View the Application & Registration page for details, instructions and application forms.

Visiting Graduate Students

To be eligible for admission as a Visiting Graduate Student to UBC, you must be currently registered in a graduate program with good standing at the home university.

For assistance with the online admission procedures, contact the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy


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This program is offered by the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy. Learn more about EDCP programs.