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FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMS213 FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. ASLI ALBAYRAK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. MURAT DOĞAN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to train professionals with the information and skills to provide food safety in both quality and economic terms.
Contents of the Course Unit: This cours includes meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, cereals, fruit and vegetables, oil terminal, fermentation technology, specific foods technology topics

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

Know the basic components of foods and their interaction with each other.
Know the basic foods such as cereal, vegetable oil, milk and MİL products, fruit and vegetables, meat and meat products and their processing technologies.
Describe the methods of food preservation and explains which technique is suitable for food.
Explain the legal regulations related to the use of food additives and the effects of the contributions to human health.
Demonstrate factors that cause food spoilage.
Know how to pack food by using information about packaging technology and types.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Article Explaining the plan, purpose and contents of the course, meat technology, livestock sector,q uality characteristics of meats, brainstorming Expression, Discussion, Brainstorming
2 Reading Article Muscle Conversion to meat, fermented meat products, emulsified meat products, pastrami production technology, application Expression, Discussion, Application
3 Reading Article İngredients and additives used in meat and meat products, hygiene and sanitation practices in meat plants, meat industry waste, meat and health relationship, application Expression, Question-Response, Discussion, Teamwork, Application
4 Reading Article Milk and milk products technology, the ingredients of milk composition, physico-chemical properties of milk, microorganisms in milk, application Expression, Question-Response, Discussion, Teamwork, Application
5 Literature Research Milk products, cheese, butter, kephir, yoghurt, cream, ice cream production, the importance of milk and milk products in health, the application Expression, Question-Response, Discussion, Teamwork, Application
6 Literature Research, Teamwork Fruit and vegetable processing technology, basic components of fruits and vegetables, gravy and ketchup production, application Expression, Question-Response, Discussion, Teamwork, Application
7 Literature Research Jam, marmalade and jelly production, canned production, fruit and juice production, the importance of fruits and vegetables in health Expression, Question-Response, Teamwork, Application
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Research From field to table food safety, visa preparation , application Expression, Question-Response, Teamwork, Application
10 Literature Research Explaining the midterm questions, oil technology, the structure of oils, oil spoilage, oil products, application Expression, Discussion, Teamwork, Watcing Video, Application
11 Literature Research Cereal technology, structure of wheat, chemical composition, components used in cereal products, bread production technology, biscuit production technology, application Expression, Discussion, Teamwork, Watcing Video, Application
12 Literature Research Cake production technology, pasta production technology, bakery yeast products, puff dough, application Expression, Discussion, Teamwork, Watcing Video, Application
13 Literature Research, Project Presentation Fermentation technology, vinegar technology, table olive technology, pickle production technology, boza technology, application Discussion, Teamwork, Watcing Video, Application
14 Literature Research, Project Presentation Functional foods and bioactive substances, special foods technology, application Expression, Discussion, Teamwork, Watcing Video, Application
15 Literature Research, Project Presentation Project presentations, final preparation Project Presentations, Taste
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Özkaya, F. D., Coşansu, K. ve Ayhan, K. 2015. Her Yönüyle Gıda. Sidaş, Manisa, 438s.
Ekin, M.M. 2015. Özel gıdalar teknolojisi ders notları. https://www.foodelphi.com/ozel-gidalar-teknolojisi-ders-notlari-ogr-gor-m-mustafa-ekin/
International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to define the working areas and responsibilities of all staff working in the food and beverage sector by considering the occupational safety rules
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to know the science behind cooking.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to develop healthy, natural, additive-free, original food formulas by understanding the the chemical reactions underlying the cooking process as well as being aware of the effects of various cooking processes on structural, sensory and chemical attributes of food.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to use their knowledge and skills related to gastronomy in the sector by evaluating cultural background of Turkish and World Cuisines
3
2
Will be able to create individual menus using the principle of healthy eating plate.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to prepare projects within the framework of ethical values by following international developments related to gastronomy discipline.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to adapt easily to developments in information and communication Technologies by using life-long learning skills in business or academic life.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to interpret different approaches in interdisciplinary studies or business life by comparing them.
3
2
Will be able to tell the ethical implications of their decisions and actions according to different cultural, social, humanitarian and political perspectives.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to calculate the cost of an accommodation establishment by creating a financial plan.
0
2
Will be able to explain the chemistry of food by using the knowledge of molecular gastronomy.
4
3
Will be able to demonstrate responsible behavior for global environmental issues through their professional career according to sustainability criteria.
3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 4 28
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 153
Total Workload of the Course Unit 153
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0