Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS264

FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES IN GASTRONOMY

Course Code
GMS264
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 types of fermentation.
  2. Identify the microorganisms that cause fermentation.
  3. Understands fermentation methods that will increase the durability of foods.
  4. Learn fermented products used in gastronomy.
  5. Knows how to use fermentation methods to develop new products.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills about fermentation mechanisms, production of fermented products, their quality and production process controls, and fermented product development in gastronomy.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fermentation Types and Characteristics
2nd Week Fermentation Microorganisms
3rd Week Factors Affecting Fermentation
4th Week Examples of Fermentation in Foods
5th Week Examples of Fermentation in Foods
6th Week Examples of Fermentation in Foods
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Fermentation in Gastronomy
9th Week Fermentation in Gastronomy
10th Week Fermentation in Gastronomy
11th Week Fermented Product Development
12th Week Fermented Product Development
13th Week Fermented Product Development
14th Week Project presentations
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingFermente Ürünler Teknolojisi ve Mikrobiyolojisi, (2020). Osman Erkmen, Hüseyin Erten, Hidayet Sağlam.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 20 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation) 2 3 6
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 1 8 8
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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