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FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

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 Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. BAŞAK FUNDA EKEN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

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)

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

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

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

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
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.
4
2
Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
2
2
Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
4
2
Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
2
2
Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
5
2
Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
0
3
Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
0
4
Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
0
5
Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.
0

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 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