Gastronomy (BHO300)
Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food, drinks and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, and the science of good eating. This course introduces different ways of viewing the themes in a gastronomy context. These themes must be seen in the context of gastronomic development, trends, management, emerging food and sustainability agenda, and conceptual construction. Food and travel blogs, -vlogs, ratings, and competitions. Food markets and different types of food festivals are part of arenas for presenting new gastronomic experiences.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
BHO300
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Upon completion of this course, the candidate shall have the following knowledge, skills and general competence:
- knowledge about the historical development of gastronomy
- knowledge about raw materials and preservative methods
- knowledge about service quality
- emerging food, beverages and sustainability agenda
- knowledge about the question of authenticity
- knowledge on hygiene, food and beverage management
Skills
- can understand details necessary for gastronomy development
- can use different types of meal aspects and categories including doing practical tasks
- can understand guest reviews, travel blogs, evaluation programs, and implications
- be able to apply relevant theory for gastronomic development in an independent way in practice-related tasks including a sustainability perspective
- can analyze cases and identify problem areas as eateries and restaurants face
General competence
- insight into the needs the guest has in the meal situation
- gastronomic insights into guests expecting the restaurant
- be able to communicate knowledge about service organization, food knowledge and customer insight, both written and oral
- have knowledge of both intangible and tangible aspects about the meal and their effects
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | 1/1 | 3 Weeks | Letter grades |
Coursework requirements
Mandatory activity. Practice reflections must be approved to gain access to the home exam.
There are 3 assignments that must be submitted in the subject and they must be passed in order to sit for the home exam
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kai Victor Myrnes-HansenMethod of work
All work facilitated through the learning platform Canvas: Lectures, discussions, single and/or group work with presentations, via various digital channels. This includes work in kitchen and what goes with it.
The course is reserved for incoming exchange students. If there are available places the registration for 3rd year bachelor students from hotel- and tourism management, is done in the administration at NHS after the information meeting held in the spring semester.
If enrollment is more than the number of places, priority will be given based on study progress and grade point average.