Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BEY201 | FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSES I | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. BAŞAK FUNDA EKEN |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | It's aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the physical and chemical properties, classification, functions, and analyses of food components (water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals). |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The chemical and functional properties of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, minerals, and vitamins found in food structures, along with relevant laboratory applications. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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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. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature search, Individual Research | Introduction to Food Chemistry | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
2 | Literature search, Individual Research | Importance and Functions of Water | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
3 | Literature search, Individual Research | Chemical Structure of Carbohydrates | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
4 | Literature search, Individual Research | Classification and Properties of Carbohydrates | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
5 | Literature search, Individual Research | Chemical Structure of Proteins | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
6 | Literature search, Individual Research | Classification and Properties of Proteins | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
7 | Literature search, Individual Research | Chemical Structure of Lipids | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature search, Individual Research | Classification and Properties of Lipids | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
10 | Literature search, Individual Research | Chemical Structure and Functions of Minerals | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
11 | Literature search, Individual Research | Properties of Minerals | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
12 | Literature search, Individual Research | Chemical Structure and Functions of Vitamins | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
13 | Literature search, Individual Research | Properties of Vitamins | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
14 | Literature search, Individual Research | Experimental Determination Systems Used in Food Chemistry | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
15 | Literature search, Individual Research | Review | Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Demirci, M. (2008). Gıda kimyası (4. baskı). Onur Grafik. |
Rajuva, T. R., & Joy, P. (2014). Food technology lab manual. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306017974 |
Uylaşer, V., & Başoğlu, F. (2016). Temel gıda analizleri. Dora Yayıncılık. |
Kontogiorgos, V. (2021). Introduction to food chemistry (pp. 19–53). Springer. |
Miller, D. D., & Yeung, C. K. (2022). Food chemistry: A laboratory manual (2nd ed.). Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-119-71460-6. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.
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Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
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Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.
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3 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
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Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
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Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
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Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
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Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
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Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Laboratory | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 7 | 1 | 7 |
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 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 89 | 0 | 131 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 131 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |