SCHOOL OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Program

CLM 301 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Professional Skills Laboratory I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 301
Fall
2
6
5
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to develop the students' ability to present plates by preparing menus from world cuisines with appropriate cooking techniques.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • apply recipes from world cuisines with appropriate preparation, equipment use, cooking and presentation techniques within the specified time.
  • develop the ability to work effectively individually and as a team in a professional kitchen environment.
  • explain the rules and principles to be followed when planning a menu.
  • design recipes and menus that consider the principles of art, design and management practices.
  • define a la carte service techniques, rules and equipment.
  • serve a la carte service products to guests in accordance with the rules by taking reservations from guests and setting the table layout.
Course Description In this course, students are taught the basic food service and the importance of teamwork in a professional kitchen environment. Within the scope of the course, students are provided to apply recipes, prepare for presentations and serve them to guests within the specified time.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to the Course
2 Theoretical: Staff Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge / Application: Puree Soups, Dry Cooking Techniques (Pan-Frying), Pies and Tarts, Straight Dough Breads Cousins, J., Lillicrap, D., & Weekes, S. “Food and Beverage Service”, Chap. 2: Staff Attributes, Skills and Knowledge, p. 27-54, 9th edn., London: Hodder Education, 2014. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 7: Lean Yeast Doughs-Straight Doughs, p. 117-154; Chap. 15: Tarts and Special Pastries, p. 349-372; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
3 Theoretical: Table Preparation for Service - Service Equipment / Application: Puree Soups, Sous Vide Cooking Technique, Souffles and Dessert Sauces, Straight Dough Breads Kotschevar, L. H., Luciani, V. “Presenting Service: The Ultimate Guide for Foodservice Professional”, Chap. 7: Classic Service Styles, p. 110-125, 2nd edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2007. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 7: Lean Yeast Doughs-Straight Doughs, p. 117-154; Chap. 19: Custards, Puddings, Mousses, and Souffles, p. 511-544; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
4 Theoretical: Service Techniques / Application: Clear Soups, Choux Pastry, Dry Cooking Techniques (Roasting), Custards and Puddings Kotschevar, L. H., Luciani, V. “Presenting Service: The Ultimate Guide for Foodservice Professional”, Chap. 7: Classic Service Styles, p. 110-125, 2nd edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2007. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 7: Lean Yeast Doughs-Straight Doughs, p. 117-154; Chap. 14: Pastry Basics, p. 313-351; Chap. 19: Custards, Puddings, Mousses, and Souffles, p. 511-544; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
5 Theoretical: Sabores de Sefarad Event / Application: Sabores de Sefarad Event Zafra, J. “Sabores de Sefarad: Los Secretos de la Gastronomia Judeoespanola”, p. 65-190, 3rd edn., Spain: Red de Juderias de Espana, 2021.
6 Theoretical: Factors Defining a Menu and Principles of Menu Item Selection / Application: Atatürk's Favorite Dishes Traster, D. “Foundations of Menu Planning”, Chap. 1: Factors that Define a Menu, p. 1-11; Chap. 3: Menu Styles and Headings-Traditional Basics, p. 31-51, 2nd edn., New York: Pearson, 2018.
7 Theoretical: Traditional Menu Headings - Lunch and Dinner Menus / Application: Puree Soups, Moist Cooking Techniques (Boiling), Custards and Puddings, Sponge Breads Traster, D. “Foundations of Menu Planning”, Chap. 3: Menu Styles and Headings-Traditional Basics, p. 31-51, 2nd edn., New York: Pearson, 2018. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 8: Lean Yeast Doughs-Sponges, Pre-Ferments, and Sourdoughs, p. 164-182; Chap. 19: Custards, Puddings, Mousses, and Souffles, p. 511-544; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
8 Theoretical: Types of Menus / Application: Cream Soups, Combined Cooking Techniques (Braising), Fritters, Straight Dough Breads Cousins, J., Lillicrap, D., & Weekes, S. “Food and Beverage Service”, Chap. 4: The Menu, Menu Knowledge and Accompaniments, p. 90-127, 9th edn., London: Hodder Education, 2014. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 7: Lean Yeast Doughs-Straight Doughs, p. 117-154; Chap. 11: Doughnuts, Fritters, Pancakes, and Waffles, p. 232-253; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
9 Theoretical: Standardized Recipes / Application: Puree Soups, Moist Cooking Techniques (Poaching), Cakes and Dessert Sauces, Sponge Breads Traster, D. “Foundations of Menu Planning”, Chap. 6: Standardized Recipes and Recipe Costing, p. 122-138, 2nd edn., New York: Pearson, 2018. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 8: Lean Yeast Doughs-Sponges, Pre-Ferments, and Sourdoughs, p. 164-182; Chap. 16: Cake Mixing and Baking, p. 392-416; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
10 Theoretical: Menu Pricing / Application: Puree Soups, Salads, Dry Cooking Techniques (Shallow Frying), Puff Pastry Desserts Traster, D. “Foundations of Menu Planning”, Chap. 6: Standardized Recipes and Recipe Costing, p. 122-138, 2nd edn., New York: Pearson, 2018. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450; Chap. 21: Salad Dressings and Salads, p. 657-714, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 14: Pastry Basics, p. 313-351, 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
11 Midterm Exam
12 Application: Specialty and National Soups, Starters, Combined Cooking Techniques (Stewing), Fruit Desserts / Project Submission Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450; Chap. 28: Pates, Terrines and Other Cold Foods, p. 849-876, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 21: Fruit Desserts, p. 578-606, 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
13 Application: Cream Soups, Dry Baking Techniques (Baking), Mousses, Quick Breads Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, Chap. 9: Soups, p. 225-266; Chap. 14: Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish, p. 413-450, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. / Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, Chap. 10: Quick Breads, p. 216-231; Chap. 19: Custards, Puddings, Mousses, and Souffles, p. 511-544; 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
14 Review of the semester
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Lecture notes, slides and recipes

Cousins, J., Lillicrap, D., & Weekes, S. “Food and Beverage Service”, 9th edn., London: Hodder Education, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-471-80795-4

Gisslen, W. “Professional Baking”, 7th edn., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017. ISBN: 978-1-119-14844-9

Gisslen, W. “Professional Cooking”, 8th edn., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-1-118-63672-5

Kotschevar, Lendal H., & Luciani, V. “Presenting Service: The Ultimate Guide for the Foodservice Professional”, 2nd edn., Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-0-471-47578

Traster, D. “Foundations of Menu Planning”, 2nd edn., New York: Pearson, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-448447-1

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
40
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
6
96
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
16
16
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
12
12
Final Exam
1
10
10
    Total
180

 

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.

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

 


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