Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS159

INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY SKILLS I

Course Code
GMS159
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. Learns basic cooking techniques.
  2. Learns basic cutting techniques.
  3. Learns sauces.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students are doing a variety of basic kitchen applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic cutting techniques, definition and examples of "aromatic", cooking exercises
2nd Week Basic cutting techniques, bone juice production: chicken broth, main sauce: tomato
3rd Week Basic cutting techniques, puree soups
4th Week Basic cutting techniques, main sauce: Veloute (chicken), soups: granular and creamy
5th Week Bone juice production: fish broth, main sauce: Veloute (fish) soup: fish
6th Week Main sauce: Bechamel, vegetable and ready-made pasta cooking
7th Week Basic cutting techniques, potato garnishes
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Basic cutting techniques, vegetable garnishes
10th Week Main sauce: Hollandaise, salad dressings
11th Week Bone juice production: brown and white beef
12th Week Main sauce: Espagnole, soup: onion soup
13th Week Egg cooking techniques
14th Week General review
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Lecture notes.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
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
Individual or group work 1 4 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load96
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.2
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20 X
K21 X
K22
K23