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FOOD CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GKP106 FOOD CHEMISTRY and BIOCHEMISTRY 2 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NEGİN AZARABADİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NEGİN AZARABADİ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is; To have knowledge about food ingredients and to establish the relationship between chemical and biochemical changes that occur during the production of food and food production.
Contents of the Course Unit: The chemistry and reactions of macro (water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids) and micro (vitamins, minerals, pigments, taste and fragrance substances, organic acids) building blocks in foods and the effects of changes in these components on food

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

Knows the chemical structure, classification and properties of macro and micro components in foods.
Learns and interprets the chemical and biochemical changes that occur during the processing and production of foods.
Knows the control mechanism of positive or negative changes in foods.
Knows the usage areas of enzymes in food industry.
Knows the natural flavor and color compounds in foods.
Knows the structure of minerals and vitamins in foods and their usage in industry for enrichment.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature research Introduction to food chemistry and biochemistry; main components in foods, nutrition and food relationship, cell, nutrition and cell relationship Lecture, Question and Answer
2 Literature research Water; molecular structure, functions of water in foods, the role of water in physical and chemical reactions Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Literature research Carbohydrate; chemical structure, classification and nomenclature Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Literature research Carbohydrate; optical rotation and mutation, hydrolysis, water solubility, sweetness, caramelization, fermentation, gelation Lecture, Question and Answer
5 Literature research Lipids; chemical structure, classification, nomenclature, properties Lecture, Question and Answer
6 Literature research Proteins; chemical structure, conformation, classification, properties Lecture, Question and Answer
7 Literature research Bioactive compounds and natural color substances; Phenolics, Falavonoids, Anthocyanins, Isoflavonoids Lecture, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature research Vitamins; fat and water soluble vitamins, chemical structure Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Literature research Vitamins; properties, chemical reactions and degradation during production or storage Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Literature research Mineral Substances; importance and features in nutrition Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Literature research Enzymes; chemical structure, properties, usage areas in food industry Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Literature research Flavor compounds; definition, sources containing natural flavors, flavors formed during food processing, use of flavorings in food production Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Literature research Additives, natural toxic substances and contaminants Lecture, Question and Answer
15 - An overview Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Demirci, M. (2019). Gıda kimyası. Kutupyıldızı yayınları
Saldam, İ. (2005). Gıda kimyası. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları
Gökalp, H.Y., Nas, S., ve Certel, M. (2002). Biyokimya-I''temel yapılar ve kavramlar''. Pamukkaale Üniversitesi Yayınları
Zeece, M. (2020). Introduction to the chemistry of food. Academic Press

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
It determines the risk by understanding the food regulations and legislation conditions.
2
2
Analyze the characteristic properties of food components.
4
3
They can take samples effectively, collect data through experimentation and analysis.
0
4
Performs microbiological analysis of foods.
0
5
Gains the ability to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
2
6
They determine the quality control and quality criteria of the products produced in accordance with the technology and preservation techniques in the food field.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses basic technical knowledge in basic mathematics and science subjects.
0
2
Has knowledge about food products and ingredients and uses this information in food processing.
5
3
Uses knowledge by doing research with different and up-to-date techniques in the field of food.
2
4
In the field of food, it adopts professional ethics and general moral values.
5
5
Uses food-related microbiological terms.
0
6
Gain knowledge of technology and preservation techniques in the field of food.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They produce original ideas that can respond to the demands and developments of the food industry and take part in R&D studies.
1
2
They take responsibility in the fields of production and/or R&D in the food industry.
0
3
They use information resources related to food safety and production technologies.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They take the responsibility of determining their compliance with the relevant legislation by carrying out the prescribed controls and analyzes on foodstuffs and substances and materials in contact with food.
0
2
Evaluates the results within the scope of their responsibilities by conducting experiments in Food Laboratories.
0
3
Uses basic devices and related technologies related to the field in food laboratories.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Applies physical, chemical, sensory and microbiology analyzes in the food laboratory.
0
2
They take part in food hygiene practices.
0
3
She/He takes part in teamwork or works individually within her responsibilities.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
5
2
Maintains, develops and uses professional and academic developments in the field by renewing herself/himself
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can prepare presentations by using information technologies effectively.
3
2
Uses visual, written and verbal communication effectively.
3
3
Have foreign language knowledge to follow current studies related to the field.
0
4
Uses information and communication technologies at the basic level required by the field.
1
5
She/He can take part in team work related to her field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
May take responsibility for observing professional ethics in the field.
5
2
They can take part in the production and quality determination of various food products.
5
3
May have competency in the evaluation of food hygiene and sanitation.
0
4
They can take part in the follow-up and implementation of food legislation.
2

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 3 42
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 14 3 42
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 45 0 127
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0