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FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BEY242 FOOD CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSES II 4 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
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 Individual research, Literature search Introduction to food chemistry and analysis II Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
2 Individual research, Literature search Structure and classification of enzymes and their uses in food industry Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
3 Individual research, Literature search Structures and functions of meat and meat products Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
4 Individual research, Literature search Structures and functions of eggs Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
5 Individual research, Literature search Structures and functions of eggs, milk and dairy products Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
6 Individual research, Literature search Structures and functions of grains and legumes Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
7 Individual research, Literature search Natural pigments and taste factors in foods Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Individual research, Literature search Food additives; food dyes and food preservatives in foods etc. Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
10 Individual research, Literature search Toxic compounds in foods Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
11 Individual research, Literature search Overview Functional foods; prebiotics and probiotics. Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
12 Individual research, Literature search Functional foods; foods containing phytochemicals. Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
13 Individual research, Literature search Genetically modified foods. Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
14 Individual research, Literature search Structures and functions of tea, coffee, cocoa and chocolate Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
15 Individual research, Literature search General review Lecture,Discussion, Laboratory, Groupwork,Web based learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Demirci M. (2008). Gıda Kimyası, 4.baskı. Onur Grafik, İstanbul.
Bilişli A. (2015). Gıda Kimyası, 3.baskı. Sidas Yayıncılık, İzmir.

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
Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics
2

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