INTRODUCTION TO GASTRONOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ASP157	INTRODUCTION TO GASTRONOMY	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ZEYNEP KURHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GİZEM HÜLAĞA KADEROĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the definition of gastronomy and its interaction with other fields.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The lecture covers the definition of gastronomy, its basic concepts, history, kitchen equipment and tools, kitchen trends, hygiene and workflow in the kitchen.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines gastronomy and related terms.
Defines gastronomy and gastronomic cultures from a historical perspective.
Describes basic kitchen equipment and tools.
Explains basic hygiene principles in the kitchen.
Lists culinary trends.
Knows the workflow in the kitchen.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Course Description, Etymology of the Concept of Gastronomy, Gastronomy as a Tourist Product, Social Dimensions, Relationship of Gastronomy with Other Sciences, Basic Concepts Related to Gastronomy, Gastronomy Education and Career Opportunities	Lecture, Q&A
2	Literature Research	Gastronomy and Food History I: Prehistoric and Historical Ages	Lecture, Q&A
3	Literature Research	Gastronomy and Food History II: Anatolian Cuisine from Central Asia to the Anatolian Seljuks, Ottoman Cuisine and World Culinary History	Lecture, Q&A
4	Literature Research	Overview of Food and Beverage Businesses and Menu Types	Lecture, Q&A
5	Literature Research	Kitchen Planning, Departments, Employees and Occupational Safety	Lecture, Q&A
6	Literature Research	Kitchen Tools and Their Functions	Lecture, Q&A
7	Literature Research	Trends in Gastronomy	Lecture, Q&A
8	Literature Research	Overview of Cooking Methods	Lecture, Q&A
9	Literature Research	Food Groups in Gastronomy and General Review	Lecture, Q&A
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Research	Kitchen Food Hygiene and Management	Lecture, Q&A
12	Literature Research	General Characteristics of Turkish Cuisine and Regional Cuisines	Lecture, Q&A
13	Literature Research	An Overview of World Cuisines	Lecture, Q&A
14	Literature Research	Gastronomy, Culture, Art and Digitalization	Lecture, Q&A
15	Literature Research	General Review	Lecture, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	HAS A BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE THEORIES, FACTS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF COOKING.						5
2	HAS A KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PREPARATIONS, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PRACTISE IN COOKING FIELD						5
3	HAS A KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IN COOKING FIELD					4
4	HAS A KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PROCESS OF SERVICE AND OPERATIONS OF COOKING FIELD.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PERFORMS THE PROCESS OF SERVICE AND OPERATIONS OF COOKING FIELD.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	MEETS THE NEEDS AND REQUESTS OF THE CUSTOMERS BY SATISFACTORY, EVALUATES, DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT THE PROBLEMS WHICH COULD AFFECT THE PROCESS OF SERVICE.				3
2	FOLLOWS THE CHANGES OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE ORGANIZATIONS IN HIS/HER FIELD, MAKES RATIONALIST ANALYSIS, INTERPRETS, MAKES A DECISSION AND ACCOMODATES HIMSELF/HERSELF ACCORDING TO THOSE CHANGES				3
3	MAKES SELF EVALUATION AND DRAWS CONCLUTIONS OUT OF PRACTISES.					4
4	DETERMINES THE PROBLEMS IN HIS/HER FIELD, PRODUCES SOLUTIONS AND PRESENTS.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	USES THE KNOWLEDGES OF COOKING ACQUIRED IN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND VOCATION.					4
2	ACQUIRES KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PHSICAL ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPMENTS AND DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY IN COOKING FIELD, HOW TO USE AND PROTECT THEM BY MAINTAINING..				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	WORKS STAND-ALONE WHILST PERFORMING HIS DUTY IN HIS/HER FIELD.		1
2	WORKS AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM AND TAKES RESPONSIBILITY.						5
3	MANAGES HIS/HER TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL DUTIES IN A COMPLICATED AND UNFORSEEN EVENTS.					4
4	TRACKS THE DEVELOPMENTS AND PRACTISES IN HIS/HER FIELD AND USES THEM IN HIS/HER JOB.					4
5	HELPS THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIS/HER COLLEAGUES’ VOCATIONAL KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS AND EVALUATES THEIR PERFORMANCES EQUALLY.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	LEARNS HIMSELF/HERSELF, MANAGES HIMSELF/HERSELF AND HIS/HER TIME AND EVALUATES HIS/HER SUCCESS.					4
2	TRACKS ACTUAL DEVELOPMENTS RELATED TO HIS/HER FILED AND JOB.						5
3	ALWAYS UPDATES AND DEVELOPS HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE RELATED TO HIS/HER FIELD WITH THE SENSE OF LEARNING DURING HIS/HER WHOLE LIFE.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATES INTERPERSONAL AND INTERCULTURAL.					4
2	PREPARES REPORTS IN HIS/HER FIELD, PRESENTS HIS/HER KNOWLEDGES, CONTROVERSY AND ANALYSIS TO THE PROFESSIONALS AND TO THE ONES OUT OF HIS/HER FIELD IN VARIABLE WAYS.		1
3	USES THE SOFTWARES, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO HIS/HER FIELD AT LEAST ON THE BASIC LEVEL OF THE EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE.	0
4	FOLLOWS THE INNOVATIONS IN HIS/HER SERVICE FIELD, JOB AND VOCATION AND COMMUNICATES IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT LEAST ON THE LEVEL OF GENERAL A2 OF THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	ADHERES TO ETHIC VALUES IN HIS/HER FIELD.						5
2	MINDS HIS/HER PERSONAL CARE, HYGIENE, DRESS AND FINERY AND OUTLOOK LIKE THE WAY HIS/HER FIELD REQUIRES.						5
3	DOES HIS/HER JOB WITHIN THE VOCATIONAL STANDARDS AND LEGALITY.						5
4	PAYS ATTENTION TO THE DIFFERENCES AMONG THE PEOPLE AND CULTURES, SHOWS RESPECT AND TOLERANCE.						5
5	MAKES EVALUATION OF HEALTH CARE, SAFETY AND RISK ANALYSIS IN HIS/HER FIELD.						5
6	PAYS ATTENTION TO HUMAN HEALTH, SOCIAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WHILE WORKING IN HIS/HER FIELD.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	7	98
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	128