GASTRONOMY (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GMS1204 Introduction to Beverages Spring 3 0 3 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ZEHRA DİLİSTAN SHIPMAN
Course Objectives: Beverage history, traditions and preparation methods. Introduction to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete the course;
Knows the process and effects of beverages in world history.
Have information about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Gains knowledge of the production process of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Course Content

Introduction to the beverage family; To learn about all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduciton to course
2) Beverage Culture and Products in the World: Historical development of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
3) Wine: A Brief History of Wine and Winemaking
4) Red Wines: Wine varieties by region, noble grape varieties, noble grapes
5) White Wines and Other Wines: Wine varieties, noble grapes
6) Beer: Brief history of beer, brewing
7) Beer varieties; Ale / Lager and its subgroups
8) Midterm
9) High Alcoholic Beverages: Whiskey, cognac and varieties
10) High Alcoholic Beverages: Vodka, gin, rum preparation and varieties
11) High Alcoholic Beverages:: Other high alcoholic beverages and cocktails
12) Coffee: Coffee, its history, coffee types, coffee production stages
13) Tea: Tea, history of tea, tea types, tea production stages
14) Overview
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Altı Bardakta Dünya Tarihi, Tom Standage
References: Joel Harrison & Neil Ridley “Distilled”

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 2 50 100
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 146

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project