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Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS350

MIXOLOGY TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATION

Course Code
GMS350
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. Gains knowledge about beverages.
  2. Classifies and interprets beverages.
  3. Gains knowledge about traditional Turkish drinks and applies them.
  4. Gains knowledge about food and beverage pairing.
  5. Define mixology.
  6. Prepares drinks with techniques suitable for service.
  7. Have information about the operation of the beverage preparation area (bar).
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo inform students about beverages; to gain knowledge and skills about the preparation and presentation of cold and hot, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week History of beverages and beverage culture
2nd Week Classification of beverages, Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
3rd Week Drinking water, Mineral water, Carbonated drinks
4th Week Tea, Coffee and Traditional Turkish drinks
5th Week Fruit juices, production, varieties, consumption and presentation
6th Week Wine production and varieties
7th Week Sensory evaluation of wine (degustation), principles of food and wine harmony
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Beer production, types, presentation
10th Week Production and presentation of other alcoholic beverages, varieties I
11th Week Production and presentation of other alcoholic beverages, varieties II
12th Week Mixology, definition, mixing techniques, equipment used
13th Week Principles of bar management
14th Week Application of basic business functions in bar management
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
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 5 5
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 1 10 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework
Total Work Load97
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.23
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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