FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY242E	FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS II	4	5	4	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the chemical properties, processing methods, and analyses of different food groups (meat, eggs, dairy, grains, and legumes), as well as enzymes, functional foods, chemical contaminants, and chemical quality control analyses.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The concept of food quality and evaluation methods, the structure and applications of enzymes, the properties of meat, eggs, dairy, and grains, processing methods and laboratory applications, color and aroma compounds, food additives, probiotics, prebiotics, genetically modified foods, and the properties and processing methods of beverages (tea, coffee, cocoa, etc.).

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Uses objective and subjective methods used in the assessment of food quality.
Demonstrates examples of enzymes used in the food industry.
Identifies the general structures and properties of basic food groups such as meat, eggs, dairy, and grains.
Discovers significant chemical reactions occurring in foods during the processing stage.
Follows basic laboratory techniques used in chemical analyses of foods.
Identifies the structure and properties of natural pigments and colorants.
Outlines the effects of food additives on food quality and safety.
Explains functional foods and their effects on health.
Explains the production processes of genetically modified foods and their potential effects on health.
Explains the chemical properties and functional effects on health of tea, coffee, cocoa, and chocolate.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	Introduction to Food Chemistry and Analysis II	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structure and classification of Enzymes, and their usage in food industry	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structures and functions of meat and meat products	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structures and functions of eggs	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structures and functions of milk and dairy products	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structures and functions of grains and legumes	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	Natural pigments and taste factors in foods	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Food additives; food dyes and food preservatives etc.	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	Toxic compounds in Foods	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Functional foods; prebiotics and probiotics	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Functional foods; foods containing phytochemicals	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Genetically modified foods	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Structures and functions of tea, coffee, cocoa and chocolate	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	General review	Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Belitz, H. D., Grosch, W., & Schieberle, P. (2009). Food chemistry (4th revised and extended ed.). Springer.
Weaver, C. M., & Daniel, J. R. (2003). Food chemistry laboratory: A manual for experimental foods, dietetics, and food scientists (2nd ed.). CRC Press.
Velisek, J. (2013). Chemistry of food (1st ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
Wang, D. (2012). Food chemistry. Nova Science Publishers.
Watson, R. R., & Preedy, V. R. (2015). Genetically modified organisms in food: Production, safety, regulation and public health. Academic Press.
Venema, K., & do Carmo, A. P. (2015). Probiotics and prebiotics. Caister 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

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.						5
2	Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3

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.					4

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

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.			2

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.						5

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

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.					4
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.					4

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 patients' 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 patients-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