CAUSE I REALLY STINK AT IT!
2007-01-13 10:05:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
What about Algebra?
2007-01-13 10:15:54 · update #1
No, you'll be expected to know the math already. There are no math classes in any culinary school I've ever heard of. If you don't know the math, you'll struggle.
You use math skills daily while preparing the same recipes for different amounts of people.
2007-01-13 10:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm getting ready to attent Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas and I've heard there is 2 classes that are not Culinary classes and that is Math and Interpersonal Psych.
In the Math class you won't be learning Algebra, Calculus or anything like that, you'll just be learning all the different types of measurement and how to calculate them in any recipe.
All in all, it is an extremely easy class to pass, from what I've heard.
2007-01-13 10:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mindchser 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never been to a culinary school, but there's one close to where I work and I've talked to some of the students. The general impression I got was that the answer is "No." However, if you think it through, you will realize that knowing math--at least simple stuff--is a necessity. (If it requires x amount of sugar in a recipe for one person, how much will you need to add to make it for six? The answer is not always 6 times "x".)
Oh, and by the way, I hope you know how much it cost to attend one of those places. I believe one of the students quoted a price to me of $60,000.00! And that's for a school in this country, although I'm sure prices vary from school to school, as well as country to country.
2007-01-13 10:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by Charles d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the school and the degree program. You have to look at the school or your choices to see what program you plan on entering. Where I graduated from, there was a math general ed requirement for the AAS and the BA, but not for the certificate program, which is shorter. But most colleges would have tutors available and people that can help you get through the class.
2007-01-13 17:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by ynotfehc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not have a course in Math. But you will need to scale recipes and calculate costs per servings (you will do exercises like scale recipes 7 times or 1/3, menu development including costs per servings, menu prices, and profit.) and budget.
You will also use other related skills such as conversions from fluid ounces, and dry measure to weights.
And (Charles d) my tuition was about $12K plus books, knives uniforms, etc. eleven years ago
Algebra... No I did not use algebra.
2007-01-13 10:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by AlwaysOverPack 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
UNFORTUNATELY YES!! I am a current culinary student and I have to take a business math class as well as English. My math skills are so sucky that In order for me to take the business math I have to takea non credit math class :( It sux! But it's part of the curriculum
2007-01-13 10:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by ♥xvioletx1882♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will need math courses unless they have it in all the classes anyway part of having the culinary arts as a professional career is knowing how to break down recipes and converting no not algebra
2007-01-13 10:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dividing and multiplying fractions, as well as converting measurments is learned in the 6th grade though.
That's what I hate about math. People say "You need to learn math and you'll use it in your life, for example you need to know how to change TV channels and how to give tips!" Guess what people? I passed 4th grade math with an A.
2007-01-13 10:12:22 · answer #8 · answered by OwNaGeR 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry I'm sure you won't have to do calculus lol. Any other math is basic stuff that everyone should know.
2007-01-13 10:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋