Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7GMS415VEGETARIAN AND DIET CUISINE (OPTİONAL)2+0+02520.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to identify types of vegetarian diets and foods used in vegetarian cuisine, distinguish between vegetarian and vegan culinary approaches, and plan menus in accordance with the principles of vegetarian cuisine.
Course Content This course covers the definition and scope of cooking for special dietary needs; the history of vegetarianism and types of vegetarian diets; vegetarian and vegan culinary approaches; food groups in vegetarian diets; the culinary uses of grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and plant-based protein sources; milk and milk alternatives; egg substitutes; vegetarian desserts; vegetarian nutrition and food technology; vegetarian menu planning; and examples of vegetarian dishes from world cuisines.
Course Methods and Techniques Throughout the course, the instructor will provide information supported by visuals on the subject. Some topics will be supported by short videos and documentaries.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Zeynep Parlak Özer - zeynep.parlakozer@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources “Vegetarian Cookbook for Beginners: The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook to Get Started”, RockeIidge Press,2013, ISBN:1623152429
Karin Dina, Rick Dina, “The Raw Food Nutrition Handbook: An Essential Guide to Understanding Raw Food Diets”, Healthy Living Publications, 2015, ISBN: 1570673276
essica Brooks, “Vegan Diet For Beginners: 50 Delicious Recipes And Eight Weeks Of Diet Plans (Vegan and Vegetarian)”, ISBN:1508593426
Course Notes The course includes the analysis of vegetarian and vegan menu examples and menu development activities guided by the principles of these culinary approaches. Students are expected to refine their menus through peer assessment and instructor feedback. In addition, students will evaluate alternative ingredients for adapting dishes from Turkish and world cuisines to vegetarian and vegan diets. Active participation in classroom activities and discussions is important to the learning process.
Documents -
Assignments -
Exams -

Course Category
Health %30
Field %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 30
Project 1 % 50
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 8 112
Assignments 1 1 1
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Project 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 143

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines foods used in a vegetarian diet.
2 Menu plans in accordance with vegetarian cuisine principles
3 Be able to distinguish the differences between vegetarian and vegan cuisine.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course design. What is diet cuisine and what does it include?
2 Vegetarian diet, Types of vegetarian diet History of vegetarianism
3 Food Groups and Vegetarian Diet
4 Cereals and legumes in vegetarian cuisine - -
5 Fruit and vegetables - -
6 Plant based protein sources - -
7 Milk and Milk substitutes - -
8 midterm exam - -
9 Egg substitutes - -
10 Vegetarian Desserts - -
11 Vegetarian Nutrition and Food Technology - -
12 Vegetarian menu planning - -
13 Vegetarian menu planning - -
14 Vegetarian Dishes in World Cuisine - -
15 Vegetarian Dishes in World Cuisine - -

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 5 3 5
C1 3
C2 5 5
C3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant