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INTRODUCTION TO GASTRONOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GSY115 INTRODUCTION TO GASTRONOMY 1 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. MUZAFFER ÇAKMAK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to define the concept of gastronomy and to have the basic concept of other fields of gastronomy.
Contents of the Course Unit: Definition of gastronomy, basic concepts, history, kitchen equipment and appliances, kitchen movements, kitchen hygiene and work flow.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Can describe terms related to gastronomy and gastronomy.
Can interprets gastronomic and gastronomic cultures from a historical point of view.
Can classifies basic kitchen equipment and appliances.
Can disclose basic hygiene principles in the kitchen.
Can list the kitchen currents and transfers them with their own cues.
Can follow the workflow in the kitchen.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - EVALUATION OF THE BASIC THEORIES OF GASTRONOMY ON CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE -
2 - SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES TO TASTE OF PHYSIOLOGY -
3 - THE FACTORS AFFECTING CULTURAL TESTS -
4 - CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN FLOWS AND STRUCTURES -
5 - OVERVIEW OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS / ORGANIZATION STRUCTURES AND OPERATIONS -
6 - KITCHEN PLANNING AND DEPARTMENTS - DIVERSITY -
7 - KITCHEN PLANNING AND WORK ORGANIZATIONS -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - KITCHEN PLANNINGS AND SAFETY -
10 - KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND TOOLS -
11 - FOOD PURCHASE AND STORAGE -
12 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION -
13 - FOOD HYGIENE AND MANAGEMENT IN KITCHEN -
14 - KITCHEN CALCULATIONS - KITCHEN MEASURING DEVICES -
15 - KITCHEN CALCULATIONS - KITCHEN MEASURING USAGE AND DIVERSITY -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Michael Pollan. 2007. The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Penguin Books.
Brillat-Savarin, J.A,. (2012). The Physiology of Taste: Or, Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy. Oğlak, İstanbul.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
2
2
Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
1
2
Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.
0
2
Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
0
2
Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
0
3
Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
0
4
Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
0
2
Carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
0
3
Organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.
1
2
Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.
1
2
Organize activities related to the field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.
0
2
Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
0
3
Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.
0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 4 56
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 4 4
Preparation for the Final Exam 10 2 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 2 14
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 47 0 153
Total Workload of the Course Unit 153
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0