ALACARTE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GAS427	ALACARTE APPLICATIONS	7	4	2	8

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	Lecturer ORHAN BALTALI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to develop students' skills and techniques in the kitchen.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes presentation techniques, various culinary techniques and product development.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Produce new gastronomic products.
Prepare the products to be produced in the kitchen.
Improve the techniques and skills of modern kitchen.
Plan how to design and present a menu.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Mid-level presentation and tanning skills	Practical
2	Reading	Spherification techniques, applications and operations	Practical
3	Reading	Gelling techniques, applications and operations	Practical
4	Homework preparation	Dusting techniques, applications and operations	Practical
5	Reading	Emulsification techniques and applications	Practical
6	Literature research	2 types of food planning, service and presentation techniques studies	Practical
7	Literature research	2 types of food planning, service and presentation techniques studies	Practical
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Gastronomy project presentations and studies	Practical
10	Reading	Advanced level presentation and tanning skills	Practical
11	Reading	Product development and standardization - free application / a'la carte application	Practical
12	Homework preparation	Product development and standardization - free application / a'la carte application	Practical
13	Homework preparation	2 types of food planning, service and presentation techniques studies	Practical
14	Homework preparation	2 types of food planning, service and presentation techniques studies	Practical
15	Reading	Gastronomy term project presentations and studies	Practical
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Brainard, C.M., Orosa, M.Y., (2007). A la Carte: Food&Fiction
Bittman, M. (2014). How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food. Double B.
Humm, D., Guidara, W., Robitschek, L., (2015). The NoMad Cookbook. Ten Speed, Berkeley.

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.						5
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.		1
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.						5
2	Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.						5

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.					4
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.				3

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.					4
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.			2

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.					4
2	Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.					4

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.				3
2	They organize activities related to the field.				3

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.					4
2	Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.					4
3	Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his 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	5	70
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	8	6	48
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	5	30
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	207