Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS158

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND PURCHASING

Course Code
GMS158
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the rules to be considered during the purchase of products.
  2. Knows the importance of purchasing department.
  3. Learns the rules of storage and storage of products.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide the students with a specific purchasing budget and information about procurement and procedures. Information on expenditure and expense control related to food, beverage and employees. Food, beverage, equipment related to the purchase process of raw materials and services, product identification, supplier selection, order, delivery, stocking and use of products are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General presentation of the course
2nd Week Purchasing and importance of food and beverage enterprises
3rd Week Place of purchasing department in organization
4th Week Aims and duties of purchasing department
5th Week Purchasing process and rules to be followed in purchasing
6th Week Purchasing methods
7th Week Seller selection
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Pick-up process
10th Week Quality control and duties of staff during delivery
11th Week Storage principles and goods exit from warehouse
12th Week Cost control and pricing
13th Week Standard prescription
14th Week Standard Prescription Application
15th Week Creating a shopping list
16th Week General review
17th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Sökmen, A. (2005). Yiyecek İçecek Hizmetleri Yönetimi ve İşletmeciliği. Detay Yayıcılık, Ankara.
2. Ninemeier, J.D. (2000). Food and Beverage Management, Ahla, Michigan.
3. Sarıışık, M., Çavuş, Ş. & Karamustafa, K. (2010). Profesyonel Restoran Yönetimi, İlkeler, Uygulamalar ve Örnek Olaylar. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work 2 2 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 1
Total Work Load99
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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