Mark Cochran

Assistant Professor Of Professional Practice

Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Assistant Professor Of Professional Practice
    Hospitality & Tourism Management

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chef Series
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Safety and Responsible Service of Alcohol
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Principles and theory of food and beverage safety, prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks, and ensuring public health and consumer safety; includes the NRA ServSafe exam and Oklahoma responsible service of alcohol training. Previously offered as HRAD 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Restaurant Operations
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Experiential learning in processes and complexities of food production and front of the house service in a commercial setting with a focus on quality and profitability. Demonstrate proficiency in Point of Sale, reservation systems, and related restaurant operations/management technology and competence in principles of food cost, menu pricing, and staffing. Documentation of the successful completion of the manager version of the ServeSafe Exam required. Previously offered as HRAD 2665 and HTM 2665.Prerequisite(s): HTM 1113 and HTM 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Restaurant Operations
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Experiential learning in processes and complexities of food production and front of the house service in a commercial setting with a focus on quality and profitability. Demonstrate proficiency in Point of Sale, reservation systems, and related restaurant operations/management technology and competence in principles of food cost, menu pricing, and staffing. Documentation of the successful completion of the manager version of the ServeSafe Exam required. Previously offered as HRAD 2665 and HTM 2665.Prerequisite(s): HTM 1113 and HTM 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chef Series
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Safety and Responsible Service of Alcohol
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Principles and theory of food and beverage safety, prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks, and ensuring public health and consumer safety; includes the NRA ServSafe exam and Oklahoma responsible service of alcohol training. Previously offered as HRAD 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Restaurant Operations
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Experiential learning in processes and complexities of food production and front of the house service in a commercial setting with a focus on quality and profitability. Demonstrate proficiency in Point of Sale, reservation systems, and related restaurant operations/management technology and competence in principles of food cost, menu pricing, and staffing. Documentation of the successful completion of the manager version of the ServeSafe Exam required. Previously offered as HRAD 2665 and HTM 2665.Prerequisite(s): HTM 1113 and HTM 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Restaurant Operations
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Experiential learning in processes and complexities of food production and front of the house service in a commercial setting with a focus on quality and profitability. Demonstrate proficiency in Point of Sale, reservation systems, and related restaurant operations/management technology and competence in principles of food cost, menu pricing, and staffing. Documentation of the successful completion of the manager version of the ServeSafe Exam required. Previously offered as HRAD 2665 and HTM 2665.Prerequisite(s): HTM 1113 and HTM 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chef Series
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Safety and Responsible Service of Alcohol
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Principles and theory of food and beverage safety, prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks, and ensuring public health and consumer safety; includes the NRA ServSafe exam and Oklahoma responsible service of alcohol training. Previously offered as HRAD 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Restaurant Operations
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Experiential learning in processes and complexities of food production and front of the house service in a commercial setting with a focus on quality and profitability. Demonstrate proficiency in Point of Sale, reservation systems, and related restaurant operations/management technology and competence in principles of food cost, menu pricing, and staffing. Documentation of the successful completion of the manager version of the ServeSafe Exam required. Previously offered as HRAD 2665 and HTM 2665.Prerequisite(s): HTM 1113 and HTM 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Restaurant Operations
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Experiential learning in processes and complexities of food production and front of the house service in a commercial setting with a focus on quality and profitability. Demonstrate proficiency in Point of Sale, reservation systems, and related restaurant operations/management technology and competence in principles of food cost, menu pricing, and staffing. Documentation of the successful completion of the manager version of the ServeSafe Exam required. Previously offered as HRAD 2665 and HTM 2665.Prerequisite(s): HTM 1113 and HTM 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chef Series 2024
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Study of special event planning, implementation and evaluation. The interaction between the staff, customer, guests, contractors, and others necessary to implement a successful special event. Additional focus on catering through hotels, restaurants or private companies. Previously offered as HRAD 4421 and HRAD 3120.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Safety and Responsible Service of Alcohol
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Principles and theory of food and beverage safety, prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks, and ensuring public health and consumer safety; includes the NRA ServSafe exam and Oklahoma responsible service of alcohol training. Previously offered as HRAD 2021.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Fundamentals of Culinary Production
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Food production as related to theories and techniques of foods, their preparation fundamentals using a scientific and experiential approach. Focus on gastronomic basics, national safety and sanitation standards, organizational skills for food operations, standardized recipe and equipment understanding, quality control. Teamwork, communication skills and problem-solving strategies as related to food production environments. Previously offered as HRAD 1113.