Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Gastronomy and Molecular Cuisine
Course Code: GAST503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic structures of foods.
2.Molecular kitchen product types can do.
3.Knows the chemistry of taste
4.Know and use the textures used in molecular gastronomy.
5.Know and use the textures used in molecular gastronomy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.This H. (2005) Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flover, Columbia University Press This H. Building A Meal: From Molecular Gastronomy to Culinary Constructivism Barham P. ve diğerleri (2010) Molecular Gastronomy: A New Emerging Scientific Discipline, Ders Notları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept and development of molecular gastronomy
Week 2 - Theoretical
The role of molecular gastronomy in food and beverage sector
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chemicals and structures used in molecular gastronomy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Encapsulation
Week 5 - Theoretical
foaming
Week 6 - Theoretical
gelling
Week 7 - Theoretical
Solidification
Week 8 - Theoretical
pollination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sous vide
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fumigation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Odor transfer
Week 12 - Theoretical
Taste transfer
Week 13 - Theoretical
Low constant temperature cooking
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cold cooking
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment141128
Studio Work32521
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
5
4
4
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
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2026