211-211 Gastronomy introduction class

first gastronomy class… introduction to the course… final exam only 30 points… exams will be in multiple choice format… what is gastronomy?  relates to food and culture… factors influencing food and dishes in different part of the world include climate; economy; religion and culture or even technology… the course will discuss every steps in the process of feeding humans, such as food production, food preparation, and food consumption (eating)… it will also discuss some famous dishes (e.g. pizza, som tam, etc.) and commonly used ingredients (e.g. onions, potatoes, etc.) and their origins