ANTALYA BİLİM UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package

GMS 1001 - Basics of Gastronomy

Basic Information

Course Code:
GMS 1001
Course Name:
Basics of Gastronomy
Language of Instruction:
English
Course Type:
Class
Course Level:
Bachelor
ECTS:
4.00
Instructor:
Öğr. Gör. Merve SOLMAZ

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to enable students to have basic ideas about the definition of gastronomy and the interaction of gastronomy with other fields such as history, geography, culture and culinary skills.

Course Content

This course provides an introduction to gastronomy by discussing the relationship between food and culture, culinary trends, and molecular gastronomy techniques. It explores the history of food and cuisine from early civilizations to modern times. Students will learn about the foods and eating habits of various time periods. Also examines the origins of French cuisine from the 15th century onwards and how it became highly influential.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

Code Description
LO1 Gastronomy and explains its relationship with other disciplines (i.e. food science, art, history, agriculture, hygiene)
LO2 Explain the historical evolution of gastronomy from early civilizations to modern times.
LO3 Analyze the relationship between food, culture and identity in various societies.
LO4 Explain the concept of taste and flavor.
LO5 Describe the role and responsibilities of a professional chef.

Weekly Course Content

Week Content
1 Introduction to Course; What is Gastronomy and Culinary Arts?
2 What is Gastronomy and related of other disciplines (i.e. food science, art, history, agriculture, hygiene)
3 Food and Society
4 Food in History; early civilization and staple foods
5 Food in History; new food ingredients
6 Food in Renaissance Period
7 Classical French Cuisine and Rise of Nouvelle Cuisine
8 Being a Chef
9 Midterm
10 Fusion Cuisine, Fast Food- Street Food-Slow Food /Cooking and Techniques
11 What is taste? Sensory Analyses.
12 Molecular gastronomy- MICHELINE Star Restaurants
13 What is Gastronomic Identity? UNESCO and Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
14 Research Presentation
15 Research Presentation

Workload Calculation

Activity Count Duration (Hours) Total
Attendance 14 3.00 42.00
Practice 1 0.00 0.00
Post-Class Individual Study 8 1.00 8.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation 1 10.00 10.00
Final Exam/Preparation 1 15.00 15.00
Research Presentation 1 15.00 15.00
Total Workload (Hours) 90
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) 3

Assessment

# Assessment Type Contribution (%)
1 Midterm Exam %30
2 Project %20
3 Project %50
4 Final Exam %0
TOTAL %100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
1
Low Contribution
2
Medium Contribution
3
High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

# Method Name Description Tools
1 Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion Listening and taking notes. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2 Controversial Course Listening and comprehension, critical thinking Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3 Demonstration Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations Presentation content
4 Homework Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. Computer

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, submitting another person’s work as one’s own, and using the work of an instructor or any other person without permission. Any violation of academic integrity is considered a serious academic offense and may result in disciplinary action. Artificial intelligence tools may be used only for grammar correction, language polishing, writing support, and general academic assistance. However, directly copying and pasting AI-generated content and submitting it as an assignment, project, report, or any other academic work will be considered a violation of academic integrity and plagiarism. Students are responsible for ensuring that all submitted work reflects their own original effort.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4