Information Package

Master's of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts without Thesis

GMS528

ERGONOMIC RESTAURANTS AND KITCHEN DESIGN

Course Code
GMS528
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns kitchen design rules.
  2. Learns kitchen furniture design.
  3. Have knowledge about the importance of ergonomics in kitchen and restaurant design.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionSuccessful restaurants almost always have kitchens and dining rooms that encourage productivity, efficiency and comfort. This purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concept and basic priciples of ergonomics and the relevance of ergonomic design to the productivity of the kitchen staff.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What are the basic design elements?
2nd Week What are the factors affecting basic design?
3rd Week What is ergonomics?
4th Week İndoor ergonomics
5th Week The relationship between ergonomics and furniture design
6th Week The importance of anthropometry in ergonomic design
7th Week General review
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Importance of ergonomics in kitchen and restaurant design
10th Week What are the ergonomic criteria?
11th Week What are the necessary arrangements in restaurant design?
12th Week How should the restaurant cuisine be?
13th Week What are the anthropometric measures to be considered in the restaurant?
14th Week Effect of ergonomics on work efficiency
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Regina S. B. & Joseph, F. (2010). Succesful Restaurant Design. John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New York.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Presentation (including preperation) 1 3 3
Project 1 3 3
Article Presentation 1 3 3
Total Work Load285
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K7 X
K8 X
K9 X X X
K10
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K12 X
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K15 X
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K18 X X
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K20 X X
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