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Gastronomy And Culinary Arts
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: GST321
Course Name: Chocolate
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. ARİF AKDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The chocolate making lesson is a rich content-oriented course that aims to get information about the recognition of cocoa, chocolate content and construction, ranging from making chocolate decorations, chocolate tiles and filling materials in different contents and / or supplemented products with additional products, course.
Course Content: Syllabus
Process from Cocoa to Chocolate
• Truffe and Rochers Production
• Bitter Chocolate Orange Bar
• Muscadine and Caramel Chopped Chocolate
Honey Lemon Bonbon and Coffee Milk Filling Bonbon
Raspberry Filled Bonbon and White Ganache Filled Bonbon
• Chocolate candy with almond paste with pistachio
• Chocolate Making Process
• Students' passion for their chocolate combinations
• Caramelli Sugar, made with Nougatine Bonbon
• Pralin Chocolates (natural) - Apricot, Hazelnut, Walnut combinations
• Chocolate filling and decoration in different colors
• Group discussion

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • What is cocoa? • Production stages • Cocoa producing countries and climates • Chocolate making process • Chocolate content, types • Powder cocoa production, quality criteria • Good chocolate properties • Storage conditions • Chocolate producers in the world • the history of chocolate in the world and Turkey
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Chocolate melting technique • Simple decors • Dark Chocolate tempering • Truffe and Rochers Production
2) • Simple decors • Dark Chocolate tempering Dark Chocolate Orange Stick
3) • Simple decors • Milk Chocolate tempering Muscadine and Caramel Filled Chocolate Honey and Lemon Bonbon and Coffee with Milk Filling Bonbon
4) • Basit Dekorlar • Beyaz Çikolata temperleme Frambuaz Dolgulu Bonbon ve Beyaz Ganaj Dolgulu Bonbon
5) Different chocolate combinations Chocolate bonbon with pistachio and cherry almond paste
6) Chocolate Creation Students to realize their own chocolate combination
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Visit to the factory of the company specializing in chocolate, where all processes from cocoa beans to chocolate can be monitored
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • To explain the content of the course to the students, • Meet • Sharing the expectations, No data
2) • What is cocoa? • Production stages • Cocoa producing countries and climates • Chocolate making process • Chocolate content, types • Powder cocoa production, quality criteria • Good chocolate properties • Storage conditions • Chocolate producers in the world • the history of chocolate in the world and Turkey No data
3) • Chocolate melting technique • Simple decors • Dark Chocolate tempering No data
4) • Simple decors • Dark Chocolate tempering No data
5) • Simple decors • Milk Chocolate tempering No data
6) • Simple decors • Milk Chocolate tempering No data
7) • Simple decors • White Chocolate tempering No data
8) Midterm Exam No data
9) • Different chocolate combinations No data
10) • From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate - Visit to the factory of the company that specializes in chocolate, where all processes can be monitored. No data
11) • Chocolate Creation No data
12) • Bitter- Milk-White Chocolate mixed bonbon-sugar making No data
13) • Making natural chocolate hazelnut cream and using it as filling No data
14) • Colorful Chocolate Applications No data
15) • Watching a chocolate movie • Preparation for the final exam No data
16) Final Exam No data

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Chocolate
Gail Stavitsky,Katherine Rothkopf
References: Le Larousse des Desserts
Pierre Hermé

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Okan University Gastronomy Department Students have information about nutrition principles and food science. They apply their knowledge in working life. Okan University Gastronomy department students are knowledgeable about hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen and the hiding conditions of food. Okan University Gastronomy department students have information about legal regulations, professional standards, rights and obligations and ethical rules related to gastronomy.
2) Okan University Gastronomy department students have detailed information about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and use various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in food production. Okan University Gastronomy department students have information about international cooking and chopping techniques. They apply their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy Department students have information about local and international cuisine foods. They apply their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy Department students have knowledge of national and international food safety standards and apply their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy department students are knowledgeable and attentive about personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance. The students of the Gastronomy department have information about national and international dessert and bread techniques. Okan University Gastronomy department students has information about food and beverage cost analysis, control and menu pricing.
3) Okan University Gastronomy department students work effectively, either individually or independently. Okan University Gastronomy department students have information about management theories and practices that can effectively manage food and beverage management.
4) Okan University Gastronomy department students constantly update and develop their knowledge and skills in the field with the awareness of lifelong learning.
5) Okan University Gastronomy Department students recognize the physical environment of their area. Defend, use and maintain the tools and equipment. Gastronomy Department students have information about gastronomy in media and art. Okan University Gastronomy department students work together with the sector to prepare projects in the direction of incoming requests. Okan University Gastronomy department students have the ability to communicate effectively.
6) Okan University Gastronomy department students know all the processes related to food and beverage production from the purchasing stage to the presentation stage and solve the problems that may arise in these processes. Okan University Gastronomy department students use their artistic ability in preparing, cooking and serving food. Okan University Gastronomy Department students know the contents of foods and how to use foods in healthy way. They use their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy department students have the ability to identify and solve problems in their field. Okan University Gastronomy department students have a level of knowledge that they can follow new technologies related to gastronomy and use them effectively.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Okan University Gastronomy Department Students have information about nutrition principles and food science. They apply their knowledge in working life. Okan University Gastronomy department students are knowledgeable about hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen and the hiding conditions of food. Okan University Gastronomy department students have information about legal regulations, professional standards, rights and obligations and ethical rules related to gastronomy. 3
2) Okan University Gastronomy department students have detailed information about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and use various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in food production. Okan University Gastronomy department students have information about international cooking and chopping techniques. They apply their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy Department students have information about local and international cuisine foods. They apply their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy Department students have knowledge of national and international food safety standards and apply their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy department students are knowledgeable and attentive about personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance. The students of the Gastronomy department have information about national and international dessert and bread techniques. Okan University Gastronomy department students has information about food and beverage cost analysis, control and menu pricing. 3
3) Okan University Gastronomy department students work effectively, either individually or independently. Okan University Gastronomy department students have information about management theories and practices that can effectively manage food and beverage management. 5
4) Okan University Gastronomy department students constantly update and develop their knowledge and skills in the field with the awareness of lifelong learning. 5
5) Okan University Gastronomy Department students recognize the physical environment of their area. Defend, use and maintain the tools and equipment. Gastronomy Department students have information about gastronomy in media and art. Okan University Gastronomy department students work together with the sector to prepare projects in the direction of incoming requests. Okan University Gastronomy department students have the ability to communicate effectively. 5
6) Okan University Gastronomy department students know all the processes related to food and beverage production from the purchasing stage to the presentation stage and solve the problems that may arise in these processes. Okan University Gastronomy department students use their artistic ability in preparing, cooking and serving food. Okan University Gastronomy Department students know the contents of foods and how to use foods in healthy way. They use their knowledge in school and working life. Okan University Gastronomy department students have the ability to identify and solve problems in their field. Okan University Gastronomy department students have a level of knowledge that they can follow new technologies related to gastronomy and use them effectively. 4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Technical Tour
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Group project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 60
Application 16 64
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 4
Total Workload 129