BASIC CULINARY TECHNIQUES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GAS117	BASIC CULINARY TECHNIQUES I	1	6	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to make students aware of the techniques of knife use, cooking methods, processing of foodstuffs, making of classic sauce and dough.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of this course are different food components, basic cooking techniques, sauces, soups, red meat and meat products, milk and milk products, basic doughs and offals.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the structure of foodstuffs.
Estimate the changes that occur when different foods interact with each other.
Learn the basic cooking techniques and distinguish the appropriate method.
Define red meat and meat products.
Explain milk and milk products.
Classify the types of sauce.
Name the soups.
Gives examples about offals and their usage areas in the cuisine.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to the professional kitchen	Application
2	Reading	Kitchen sections, hierarchical structure schema, employee duties and definitions	Application
3	Reading	Kitchen equipment	Application
4	Homework	Basic Joinery Techniques - Concepts	Application
5	Reading	Basic Joinery Techniques - Application	Application
6	Literature searching	Heat Conduction Paths to Cooking	Application
7	Literature searching	Basic Cooking Techniques - Concepts	Application
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Stock - Concepts	Application
10	Reading	Flavors	Application
11	Reading	Basic White Stock Preparation - Application	Application
12	Homework	Basic Brown Stock Preparation - Application	Application
13	Homework	Basic binders and other binders - Concepts	Application
14	Homework	Sauces and complementary concepts (reduction, glaze)	Application
15	Reading	Basic Sauces and Derivatives	Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Cooking Technique and Exercises, Ministry of Education.
Türkan, C., Kitchen Technology , UBF.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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

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.			2
2	Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.					4

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.					4
2	Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.					4

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.						5
2	Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.					4
3	Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.						5
4	Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They calculate costs in the food and beverage field.				3
2	They carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.			2
3	They organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.		1

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.				3
2	Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.		1
2	They organize activities related to the field.		1

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

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	6	84
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	6	5	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	5	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	174