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BPA

13 courses with the subject BPA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BPA 120Petit Fours and Pastries3.0

This course introduces the basic principles of the preparation and plating of a variety of petit fours and individual dessert pastries. Emphasis is placed on traditional and contemporary petit fours and pastries utilizing updated production methods. Upon completion, students should be able to produce individual pastries and petit fours for buffet and special event settings.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 120APetit Fours & Pastries Lab1.0

This course provides a laboratory experience for enhancing student skills in petit fours and pastries. Emphasis is placed on traditional and contemporary petit fours and pastries utilizing modern production methods. Upon completion, students should be able to produce individual pastries and petit fours for buffet and special event settings.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 140Modern Cakes & Entremets4.0

This course is designed to teach students modern cake production and décor skills. Emphasis is placed on cake mixing methods, a variety of cake fillings, icing and glazing techniques, entremet assembly and piping skills. Upon completion, students should be able to create and evaluate a variety of cakes and entremets that are well balanced, visually appealing, and appropriate for sale in a retail shop.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 142Culinary Fundamentals4.0

This course provides and overview of culinary techniques that may be employed in a bakery or cafe. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals such as mise en place, knife skills, protein preparation, produce preparation, stocks and sauces. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a variety of soups, sandwiches, and salads.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 150Artisan & Specialty Bread4.0

This course provides an advanced study in the art and craft of bread making. Topics include pertinent formulas and techniques associated with naturally leavened loaves, hearth breads, focaccia, flat breads, and other breads utilizing a variety of grains. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare artisan and specialty breads that meet or exceed the expectations of restaurant and retail publics.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 170Cold Desserts & Components4.0

This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of cold and frozen desserts. Emphasis is placed on a variety of frozen desserts including ice creams, sorbets, and frozen yogurts. Upon completion, students should be able to create and evaluate a variety of sauces, creams, custards, mousses, ganaches and garnishes.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 210Cake Design and Decorating3.0

This course covers advanced concepts in the design and decoration of tiered cakes and other specialty cakes. Topics include baking, filling and assembling cakes; cake design; finishing techniques such as utilizing gum paste, fondant and royal icing, and advanced piping skills. Upon completion, students should be able to design, create, finish and evaluate the quality of tiered and specialty cakes.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 210ACake Design & Decorating Lab1.0

This course provides a laboratory experience for enhancing student skills in cake design and decorating. Emphasis is placed on cake assembly, design, advanced piping skills, and finishing techniques utilizing fondant and gumpaste. Upon completion, students should be able to design, produce, decorate, and evaluate the quality of multi-tier wedding and specialty cakes.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 245Plated Dessert Development4.0

This course is designed to teach students how plan and execute multi-component plated desserts. Emphasis is placed on research, development, proper execution, and service of each plated component including texture, and balance, overall flavor, overall design and the incorporation of an appealing presentation through a clear focal point, contrast, flow, and appropriate portion size. Upon completion, students should be able to research, build, and execute a balanced dessert menu while organizing their time and space appropriately.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 250Dessert and Bread Production5.0

This course is designed to merge artistry and innovation with the practical baking and pastry techniques utilized in a production setting. Emphasis is placed on quantity bread and roll-in dough production, plated and platter presentations, seasonal/theme product utilization and cost effectiveness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, prepare and evaluate breads and desserts within a commercial environment and determine production costs and selling prices.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 255Chocolates & Confections4.0

This course covers the production of chocolate and sugar confections. Emphasis is placed on chocolate tempering, piping, molding, filling, enrobing, and dipping as well as crystalline, non-crystalline, aerated, and jelly confections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate tempered chocolate and produce a variety of chocolate and sugar based candies.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 260Pastry and Baking Marketing3.0

This course is designed to cover the marketing concepts and merchandising trends utilized in bakery and pastry operations. Emphasis is placed on menu planning, pricing products/strategies, resale and wholesale distribution methods, legal implications, and advertising techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to create a marketing plan that will serve as a basis for a capstone experience.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
BPA 260APastry & Baking Marketing Lab2.0

This course provides a laboratory experience for enhancing student skills in pastry and baking marketing. Emphasis is placed on hands-on application of costing recipes, calculating edible yield, purchasing, and receiving. Attention is also given to advertising techniques including social media and print media marketing. Upon completion, students should be able to create a marketing plan that will serve as a basis for a capstone experience.

Subject
BPA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu

Source: Central Piedmont Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61