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ERGONOMIC RESTAURANTS AND KITCHEN DESIGN GMS528 - 3 + 0 10

TYPE OF COURSE UNITElective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITMaster's Degree Without Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY-
SEMESTER-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) Learns kitchen design rules.
2) Learns kitchen furniture design.
3) Have knowledge about the importance of ergonomics in kitchen and restaurant design.
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITIONSuccessful restaurants almost always have kitchens and dining rooms that encourage productivity, efficiency and comfort. This purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concept and basic priciples of ergonomics and the relevance of ergonomic design to the productivity of the kitchen staff.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week What are the basic design elements?
2nd Week What are the factors affecting basic design?
3rd Week What is ergonomics?
4th Week İndoor ergonomics
5th Week The relationship between ergonomics and furniture design
6th Week The importance of anthropometry in ergonomic design
7th Week General review
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Importance of ergonomics in kitchen and restaurant design
10th Week What are the ergonomic criteria?
11th Week What are the necessary arrangements in restaurant design?
12th Week How should the restaurant cuisine be?
13th Week What are the anthropometric measures to be considered in the restaurant?
14th Week Effect of ergonomics on work efficiency
15th Week Final Exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING1. Regina S. B. & Joseph, F. (2010). Succesful Restaurant Design. John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New York.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSLecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Practice,Presentation,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term130
Assignment110
Total(%)40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)60
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam122
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work1410140
Preparation for Final exam14040
Course hours14342
Preparation for Midterm exam13030
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam122
Homework12020
Presentation (including preperation)133
Project133
Article Presentation133
Total Workload285
Total Workload / 309,5
ECTS Credits of the Course10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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