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FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSES I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY201 FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSES I 3 5 4 5

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the physical, chemical, and functional properties of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals found in food.
Applies the main chemical reactions that limit the shelf life of foods.
Applies fundamental laboratory techniques used in the chemical analysis of foods.
Reports the results of food analyses.
Relates the analysis results to the knowledge gained.
Uses basic qualitative and quantitative skills in food analysis.
Explains the importance of water and water activity in foods.
Computes the concentrations of solutions.
Computes the moisture content and dry matter amounts in foods.
Computes the water activity in foods.
Responds to the fundamental chemical reactions that occur during the processing of foods.