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COOKING TECHNIQUES COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS157 COOKING TECHNIQUES 1 2 2 4

Objectives and Contents

Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach students the basic and advanced cooking techniques used in food preparation. It is intended for students to understand how different cooking methods affect the flavor, texture, appearance, and nutritional value of foods, as well as to develop awareness of proper equipment selection and safe cooking practices.
Content: Within the course, the fundamental principles of cooking techniques, types of heat, and heat transfer mechanisms are covered in detail. Traditional methods such as dry and moist heat techniques, frying, baking, grilling, boiling, and steaming are studied alongside modern approaches like sous-vide, microwave, and vacuum cooking. The effects of each method on food characteristics, equipment usage, application conditions, and safety precautions are thoroughly examined. Additionally, topics related to the preservation of nutritional values during cooking and food hygiene are addressed.