COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Chocolate
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 436
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course is designed to develop the practice skills of the students in chocolate making. It also aims to improve the ability of chocolate tempering, chocolate moulds and preparing a la carte chocolate desserts.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Discuss the history of cocoa and chocolate.
  • Describe all the details and techniques of cocoa production and its transformation into chocolate.
  • Develop artisan chocolate preparation techniques.
  • To classify chocolate products
  • Apply chocolate preparation techniques with different fillings.
  • Develop chocolate dessert recipes.
Course Description This course is a supportive course that describes the history and the steps of chocolate making. It demonstrates different techniques and practices and outlines the usage of chocolate in pastry.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the Course
2 The History of Chocolate / Chocolate Ingredients Cocoa Bean Processing Beckett, S. T., “The science of chocolate”, chap.2-3, 3rd edition (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019) 10-40
3 Chocolate Tempering Technique Beckett, S. T., “The science of chocolate”, chap.2-3, 3rd edition (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019) 20-50
4 Artisan Chocolate Making Andrew Garrison Shotts, “Making Artisan Chocolates”, ( Quarry Books, 2007) 15-170
5 Artisan Chocolate Making Andrew Garrison Shotts, “Making Artisan Chocolates”, ( Quarry Books, 2007) 15-170
6 Truffles Beckett, S. T., “The science of chocolate”, chap.2-3, 3rd edition (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019) 80-90
7 Chocolate Cakes Ewald Notter, “The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces” 1st edn., (Wiley, 2011) 200-240
8 Midterm Exam
9 Chocolate Cheesecakes Ewald Notter, “The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces” 1st edn., (Wiley, 2011) 250-270
10 Pies and Pastries Gisslen W.,’’Professional Baking’’, 6th edition (Wiley Publications, 2013) 233-246
11 Cookie and Bar Cookies Ewald Notter, “The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces” 1st edn., (Wiley, 2011) 250-270
12 Puddings, Mousses and Souffles Andrew Garrison Shotts, “Making Artisan Chocolates”, ( Quarry Books, 2007) 170-190
13 Breads and Coffee Cakes Beckett, S. T., “The science of chocolate”, chap.2-3, 3rd edition (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019) 80-120
14 Sauces and Frostings Beckett, S. T., “The science of chocolate”, chap.2-3, 3rd edition (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019) 110-140
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks
  • Beckett, S. T., “The science of chocolate”, 3rd edition (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019)  ISBN-13 : 978-0854049707
  • Ewald Notter, “The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces” 1st edn., (Wiley, 2011)   ISBN-13 : 978-0470398845
  • Andrew Garrison Shotts, “Making Artisan Chocolates”, ( Quarry Books, 2007) ASIN : B017WQOFGE
  • Gisslen W.,’’Professional Baking’’, 6th edition, 2013. ISBN 978-1-118-08374-1
Suggested Readings/Materials

Ecole Grand Chocolat Valrhona, "Encyclopedia of Chocolate: Essential Recipes and Techniques", 2nd edn. (Flammarion, 2018)   ISBN-13 : 978-2080203663

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
15
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
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
14
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
-
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
18
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
150

 

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

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

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.

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

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)

11

Speaks a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently

12

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

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