SCHOOL OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Program

CLM 108 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Calculations For Culinary Applications
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 108
Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide basic calculation skills necessary for a successful career in the food service industry.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • discuss the fundamental calculations in food sector,
  • illustrate the standardized recipe,
  • explain the edible and purchased portion calculations,
  • compare the purchased and edible portion on the major food groups
  • illustrate the recipe and menu pricing
  • classify the labor cost and inventory management,
  • discuss the computer applications in food service industry.
Course Description This course includes the fundamental calculations related to recipe, portion, costing based on major food groups, menu pricing, labor cost and inventory management.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to calculations in culinary applications: the importance of mathematics to a successful career in the food service industry Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Calculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 1, p 1-3
2 Basic calculations for the food service industry Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Calculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 2-3, p 15-30
3 Basic calculations with mixed and noninteger quantities Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 4-5, 31-49
4 Calculations for the professional kitchen Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 6, 64-67
5 The standardized recipe Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 6, 64-67
6 Foodservice-specific terminology and calculations: as purchased, edible portion, as served, and yield percent Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 8, 94-100
7 Foodservice-specific terminology and calculations: the impact of as purchased and edible portion on the major food groups Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 9, 102-117
8 Recipe and portion costing Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 10, 118-128
9 Midterm
10 Menu pricing Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 11, 137-149
11 Labor cost and control techniques Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 13, 165-177
12 Purchasing and inventory management Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 14, 178-186
13 Computer applications for the food service industry Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals Chapter 15, p 187-193
14 Semester Review
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Jones Terri (2008) Culinary Caluculations: simplified math for culinary professionals, 2nd edition, Wiley Publications ISBN: 978-0-471-74816-8 

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
30
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
3
20
60
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
14
14
Final Exam
1
16
16
    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

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.

X
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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