COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Contemporary Culinary Cultures
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 104
Spring
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
 CLM 103To attend the classes (To enrol for the course and get a grade other than NA or W)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to develop the fundamentals of food preparation processes.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learns the basics about being a chef
  • Improves skills with the use of kitchen tools and equipments
  • Recognizes the basics of cooking methods
  • Learn how to use knife
  • Learns about hygiene and safety
Course Description Students will be exposed to the function and use of equipments and ingredients in a commercial kitchen. The course also introduces food service basic cooking techniques, culinary vocabulary and terms, storage and labeling of food items, sanitation, and dishwashing, in order to gather some concepts and theories of culinary arts
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 GENERAL VİEW TO THE TERM: Flavor matchings, General view to cooking techniques, World cuisinies The Culinary Institute of America, “ The Professional Chef”,part Two: World Cuisines, 8 th edn ( NewYork: John Wiley & Sons Inc.,2006), 37 - 105.
2 POULTRY & CHICKEN: Chicken, duck, goose and birds / Cooking techniques: Searing, sauteing Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, Priscilla A. Martel, “ On Cooking; A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals”, chap. 7 : Poultry, 5 th edn (USA: Pearson Education International, 2010), 404 – 447.
3 FISH AND SEAFOODS: The structure of the fish, Flat fishes, round fishes / Cooking techniques: Roasting, stir-frying, deep frying Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, Priscilla A. Martel, “ On Cooking; A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals”, chap. 19 : Fish and Shellfish, 5 th edn (USA: Pearson Education International, 2010), 490 – 531.
4 FISH AND SEAFOODS: The structure of the fish, Flat fishes, round fishes / Cooking techniques: Grilling, poaching, steaming QUIZ 1 Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, Priscilla A. Martel, “ On Cooking; A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals”, chap. 19 : Fish and Shellfish, 5 th edn (USA: Pearson Education International, 2010), 490 – 531.
5 STRUCTURE OF MEAT & FABRICATING MEAT: Parts of the animal, Meats according to cooking techniques, Fillet, chops and structure, Using raw meat. Cooking techniques: Boiling, baking, broiling Wayne Gısslen, “ Professional Cooking”, chap. 10: Understanding Meats and Game , 7 th edn. (New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011), 275 - 306.
6 DRY COOKING TECHNIQUES: Sauteing, stir frying, pan frying, roasting, griddle The Culinary Institute of America, “ The Professional Chef”,chap. 21: The Culinary Professional, 8 th edn ( NewYork: John Wiley & Sons Inc.,2006), 573 - 595.
7 WET COOKING TECHNİQUES: Simmering, blanching, poaching, boiling, steaming Wayne Gısslen, “ Professional Cooking”, chap. 15: Cookinf fish and Shellfish , 7 th edn. (New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011), 471 - 520.
8 MIDTERM
9 COMBINATION COOKING TECHNIQUES: Stewing, braising Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, Priscilla A. Martel, “ On Cooking; A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals”, chap. 9 : Principles of Cooking 5 th edn (USA: Pearson Education International, 2010), 160 – 180.
10 VEGETABLES: Structure of vegetables and cooking vegetables, Cooking techniques: Blanching, boiling, sauteing The Culinary Institute of America, “ The Professional Chef”,part Six: Vegetables, Potatoes, Grains and Legumes, 8 th edn ( NewYork: John Wiley & Sons Inc.,2006), 679 - 840.
11 GENERAL TECHNIQUES ON COOKING and different practices from World cuisine Wayne Gısslen, “ Professional Cooking”, chap17. : Controlling Quality Changes during Cooking , 7 th edn. (New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011),561 - 598
12 MAKING FRESH PASTA: Types of fresh pasta dough, Italian pasta types, Using the pasta machine, Pasta sauces / QUIZ 2 The Culinary Institute of America, “ The Professional Chef”,part Six: Cooking pasta and dumplings, 8 th edn ( NewYork: John Wiley & Sons Inc.,2006), 843 - 876.
13 RICE: World rices and cooking techniques, European and Asian styles of rices The Culinary Institute of America, “ The Professional Chef”,part Six: Grains and Legumes, 8 th edn ( NewYork: John Wiley & Sons Inc.,2006), 805 - 840.
14 PLATE PRESENTATION: Presentation techniques and practices, using the sauces, color matching on plates Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, Priscilla A. Martel, “ On Cooking; A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals”, chap. 27: Charcuterie 5 th edn (USA: Pearson Education International, 2010), 808 - 845.
15 General review
16 FINAL EXAM
Course Notes/Textbooks

Department of Culinary Arts&Management IEU. Professional Cooking Skills and Techniques.  School of Applied Management Sciences, 2016

Suggested Readings/Materials

The Culinary Institute of America. The Professional Chef.  New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2006.    (ISBN 978 – 0 – 7645 – 5734 – 7)

Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, Priscilla A. Martel.  On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals. USA: Pearson Education International, 2010.   (ISBN -13: 978 – 0 – 13 – 707021 -3)

Wayne Gisslen. Professional Cooking.  New York: John Wiley &  Sons Inc.   (ISBN 978 – 0 – 470 -19753 -0)

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
5
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
6
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
12
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
170

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Successfully applies theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

X
2

Carries best practices in terms of work and food security, safety and hygiene in food production

X
3

Appreciates, evaluates and makes decisions regarding to visual, textual and nutritional data with respect to food production and presentation

X
4

Recognizes and evaluates the impact of gastronomy on culture and society

5

Assumes responsibility for solving complex problems that may occur in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, both individually and as a team member

X
6

Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with a critical approach and effectively communicate their ideas and suggestions for solutions in written and oral form.

X
7

Possesses necessary knowledge and skills in relevant fields such as gastronomy, design, law and management and effectively apply them to the practice of Culinary Arts

8

Uses the technological tools related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts effectively

X
9

Updates and improve the knowledge, skills and competencies related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with lifelong learning awareness and sustainability with an ethical approach

X
10

Collects data in the areas of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. (European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1)

X
11

Speaks a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently

X
12

Relates the knowledge gained through the history of humanity to the field of expertise

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest