Information Package

Program of Culinary Arts

APR151

MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE APPLICATIONS

Course Code
APR151
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Researches and analyzes the concepts of Mediterranean Culinary culture.
  2. Comprehends the effect of history, geography and cultural differences in the formation of food cultures.
  3. Learns the nutrition, food preparation and consumption habits of Mediterranean Culinary cultures.
  4. Knows and applies the cooking methods in the Mediterranean Culinary culture.
  5. Knows and applies the presentation techniques in the Mediterranean Culinary culture.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Descriptionİt is taught how to eat healthy food in accordance with Mediterranean cuisine, nutrients and micronutrients, protection of elderly health and how to regulate nutrition.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Relationship between health and nutrition
2nd Week Nutrients, macro nutrients
3rd Week Nutrients, micro nutrients
4th Week Food groups
5th Week Definition and concepts of geriatrics
6th Week Old age according to World Health Organization
7th Week Physiological changes in old age
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Nutritional characteristics of elderly people
10th Week Factors affecting the nutrition of elderly people
11th Week Food and nutrient requirements in old age
12th Week Protection of elderly health
13th Week İmproving elderly health
14th Week Chronic diseases and the importance of nutrition
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Bernstein M., Luggen A. J. & Learning, B. (2009). Nutrition For The Older Adult.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 3 42
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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