Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Basic Cuisine Knowledge GMS106 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Vedat KAYIŞ
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Vedat KAYIŞ (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in kitchen organization, basic cooking techniques, and hygiene practices.
Course Content The content of this course includes the definition and sections of the kitchen, basic cutting and cooking techniques, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation topics.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 The student explains occupational health and safety rules in the kitchen.
1 The student explains the definition of a kitchen and its basic functions.
2 The student identifies the sections of a kitchen and their functions.
3 The student explains the kitchen staff hierarchy and task distribution.
4 The student explains the duties and responsibilities of chefs.
5 The student explains the features and purposes of chef uniforms.
6 The student identifies cutting equipment and explains their proper use.
7 The student uses knives safely and with proper techniques.
8 The student explains and applies hygiene and sanitation rules.
9 The student explains and applies food safety principles.
11 The student explains basic cooking methods and their uses.
12 The student applies different cooking methods using proper techniques.
13 The student defines basic gastronomy terms.
14 The student explains and uses advanced gastronomy terms.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition of a Kitchen Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
2. Week Kitchen Sections Research
3. Week Kitchen Staff Hierarchy Lecture, Question and Answer
4. Week The Duties and Responsibilities of Chefs Lecture, Question and Answer
5. Week Chef's Uniforms and Their Features Research, Lecture
6. Week Kitchen Cutting Utensils Lecture
7. Week Knife Usage Guide Practice
8. Week Hygiene and Sanitation in Kitchens Research
9. Week Food Safety in Kitchens Lecture
10. Week Health and Safety in Kitchens Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Cooking Methods Research
12. Week Practicing Cooking Methods Practice
13. Week Gastronomy Dictionary I Lecture
14. Week Gastronomy Dictionary II Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knows and applies the concepts, principles and theories in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12 DK13 DK14
PY1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 12 2 24
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 1 1
Research 1 1 1
Practice 1 1.5 1.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 30 1 30
Homework 20 1 20
Final 50 1 50
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0