PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GKP203	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I	3	8	4	8

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 main purpose of the on-site application activity; It aims to reinforce the knowledge, skills and competencies that students acquire during their education by practicing in the sector they are interested in, and to gain work experience and thus to facilitate their adjustment to business life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Activities related to on-site application; The On-Site Application Coordinator is planned and carried out together with the student's advisors at the institution and the officer in the workplace where the on-site application is made. These activities include learning and application activities for students to gain practical experience by taking part in the work carried out in their field, depending on a work environment where the on-site application is carried out.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
She/He reinforces the factual knowledge she has acquired in her field with the applications she encounters in the business environment where she practices on-site.
Uses the cognitive (logical, intuitive and creative thinking) and application (use of hand, method, material, tools and equipment) skills acquired in the field to solve the problems encountered in the work environment.
It contributes to the solutions of the problems encountered by evaluating the continuous applications in the field in an integrity.
It develops verbal and written communication competencies in the field related to the business environment.
Uses up-to-date technologies in the fields related to the field, in accordance with the characteristics of the workplace.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Completing the bureaucratic procedures between the institution to be applied on-site and the university	-
2	-	Completing the student's orientation	-
3	-	Conducting a basic level study in the field.	-
4	-	Taking responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in the field of applications.	-
5	-	Evaluating the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.	-
6	-	To be able to carry out activities within the framework of a project.	-
7	-	Determining and meeting the learning needs related to the field.	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Establishing the relationship of the lessons learned with the applications and meeting the problems encountered in the applications with the courses taught in the program.	-
10	-	Using information and communication technologies together with the computer software required by the field.	-
11	-	Transfer of thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills in the field through written and verbal communication.	-
12	-	Sharing ideas and solutions to problems related to the field with experts.	-
13	-	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language.	-
14	-	Preparing reports for the solution of problems that may be encountered in this practice	-
15	-	Preparing reports for the solution of problems that may be encountered in practice.	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.					4
2	Analyze the characteristic properties of food components.						5
3	They can take samples effectively, collect data through experimentation and analysis.						5
4	Performs microbiological analysis of foods.					4
5	Gains the ability to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.					4
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.						5

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.					4
2	Has knowledge about food products and ingredients and uses this information in food processing.				3
3	Uses knowledge by doing research with different and up-to-date techniques in the field of food.				3
4	In the field of food, it adopts professional ethics and general moral values.						5
5	Uses food-related microbiological terms.				3
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.				3
2	They take responsibility in the fields of production and/or R&D in the food industry.				3
3	They use information resources related to food safety and production technologies.					4

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.					4
2	Evaluates the results within the scope of their responsibilities by conducting experiments in Food Laboratories.					4
3	Uses basic devices and related technologies related to the field in food laboratories.					4

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.					4
2	They take part in food hygiene practices.						5
3	She/He takes part in teamwork or works individually within her responsibilities.						5

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.			2
3	Have foreign language knowledge to follow current studies related to the field.		1
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.						5

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.						5
4	They can take part in the follow-up and implementation of food legislation.						5

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	8	112
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	5	12	60
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	5	5	25
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	25	0	198