FOOD MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY248E	FOOD MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY	4	4	3	4

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	Lecturer DİLARA SERARSLAN YILMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge and skills about important microorganisms associated with food , to learn various techniques for enumeration and control of microorganisms in food; to understand the role of different microorganisms in food spoilage, and foodborne diseases; to comprehend the microbiological quality control,ensuring food safety and hygiene; to understand food safety rules and regulations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Microbial growth, internal and external factors affecting microbial development, principles of food fermentation and the role of beneficial microbes, the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, pathogenic microorganisms, infection and intoxication, mycotoxins, viruses and parasites, principles that control microbial growth, qualitative and quantitative microbiological analyzes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain factors affecting the growth of microbes in foods.
Discuss the basic principles of food preservation methods.
Apply basic food principles for maintenance of food safety .
Explain food-related pathogens.
Explain food safety systems.
Explain the microbial contamination of foods.
Practice the main microbial analysis in foods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, individual research	Introduction to food microbiology	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
2	Literature search, individual research	The routes of microbial transmission in foods	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
3	Literature search, individual research	Factors affecting the growth of microorganisms in foods	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
4	Literature search, individual research	Foodborne infections and intoxications	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
5	Literature search, individual research	Bacterial agents of foodborne Illness I	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
6	Literature search, individual research	Bacterial agents of foodborne Illness II	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
7	Literature search, individual research	Viral agents of foodborne Illness	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, individual research	Parasitic agents of foodborne Illness	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
10	Literature search, individual research	Food mycotoxins	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
11	Literature search, individual research	Fermentation and fermented foods	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
12	Literature search, individual research	The principles of food safety and hygiene	Lecture, Answer&Question, Laboratory, Groupwork
13	Literature search, individual research	Food preservation methods	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
14	Literature search, individual research	Food safety and quality management systems	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
15	Literature search, individual research	Course review	Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Schmidt, R. H., & Rodrick, G. E. (2003). Food safety handbook. John Wiley & Sons.
Marriott, N. G., Gravani, R. B., & Schilling, M. W. (2006). Principles of food sanitation (Vol. 413). New York: Springer.
B. Ray (2003). Fundamental Food Microbiology. 3th Edition, CRC Press.
Hayes, P. R., & Forsythe, S. J. (Edition 3, Illustrated, Reprint). (2013). Food Hygiene, Microbiology and HACCP. Springer.

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.					4
2	Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.						5

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.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.				3
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics 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.				3

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.						5
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.			2

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.			2

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.			2

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.	0
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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
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	2	28
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	65	0	107