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  • Science and Food
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title FİZ237 - Science and Food
Course Type Elective Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 2+0
ECTS 3.0
Course Instructor(s) OSMAN GÜLDEMİR
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Prerequisites None
Courses Recomended None
Required or Recommended Resources Barham, P. (2013). Physics in the kitchen. Flavour 2, 5 https://doi.org/10.1186/2044-7248-2-5Barham, Peter. (2007). The Science of Cooking. Springer.Cassi, Davide. (2011) Science and cooking: the era of molecular cuisine. EMBO reports. 12, 191–196. https://doi.org/10.1038/embor.2011.18 Farrimond, Stuart. (2017). The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect your Cooking. Dorling Kindersley.Field, Simon Quellen. (2011). Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking. Chicago Review Press.Greer, Sandra C. (2023). Chemistry for Cooks An Introduction to the Science of Cooking. The MIT Press.McGee, H (2008) Modern Cooking, Science, and the Erice Workshops on Molecular and Physical Gastronomy. Some History and Documents. http://www.curiouscook.com/cook/erice.php
Recommended Reading List Barham, P. (2013). Physics in the kitchen. Flavour 2, 5 https://doi.org/10.1186/2044-7248-2-5Barham, Peter. (2007). The Science of Cooking. Springer.Cassi, Davide. (2011) Science and cooking: the era of molecular cuisine. EMBO reports. 12, 191–196. https://doi.org/10.1038/embor.2011.18 Farrimond, Stuart. (2017). The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect your Cooking. Dorling Kindersley.Field, Simon Quellen. (2011). Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking. Chicago Review Press.Greer, Sandra C. (2023). Chemistry for Cooks An Introduction to the Science of Cooking. The MIT Press.McGee, H (2008) Modern Cooking, Science, and the Erice Workshops on Molecular and Physical Gastronomy. Some History and Documents. http://www.curiouscook.com/cook/erice.php
Assessment methods and criteria Assignments, Presentation, Midterms, Final exam
Work Placement None
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 Basic definitions, concepts regarding science and food
Week - 2 Food movements
Week - 3 Taste, smell and flavor
Week - 4 Texture, viscosity, flexibility
Week - 5 Basic culinary techniques
Week - 6 Salt, oil, acid and heat
Week - 7 Basic sciences and cooking
Week - 8 Experimental food preparation
Week - 9 Fermentation
Week - 10 Caramelization
Week - 11 Emulsification, diffusion
Week - 12 Foaming, fluffing
Week - 13 Gelation
Week - 14 Science and cooking practices

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Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 40
Final Exam 1 60
Toplam (%) 100
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