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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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 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 Review	Introduction to Food Chemistry	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming
2	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Importance and Functions of Water	Lecture, Demonstration, Practice
3	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	Chemical Structure of Carbohydrates	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Classification and Properties of Carbohydrates	Lecture, Demonstration, Practice
5	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	Chemical Structure of Proteins	Lecture, Practice
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Classification and Properties of Proteins	Lecture, Demonstration, Practice
7	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	Chemical Structure of Lipids, Assigning Homework	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
8	Literature Review, Individual Research	Classification and Properties of Lipids	Lecture, Demonstration, Practice
9	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	Chemical Structure and Functions of Minerals	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Properties of Minerals	Lecture, Practice
12	Web-Based Visual Research, Group Research	Chemical Structure and Functions of Vitamins, Practice Exam	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Properties of Vitamins	Lecture, Demonstration, Practice
14	Literature Review, Group Research	Experimental Determination Systems Used in Food Chemistry: Qualitative methods, Homework Evaluation	Lecture, Discussion, Practice
15	Individual Research, Topic Review	Experimental Determination Systems Used in Food Chemistry: Quantitative methods	Lecture, Discussion
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.
Büyük Uslu, N. (2024). Besin kimyası temel laboratuvar uygulamaları. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Coultate, T. P. (2016). Food: The chemistry of its components (6th ed.). Royal Society of Chemistry.
Demirci, M. (2008). Gıda kimyası (4. baskı). Onur Grafik.
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.
Rajuva, T. R., & Joy, P. (2014). Food technology lab manual.
Tayar, M., & Çıbık, R. (2011). Gıda kimyası. Dora Yayıncılık.
Uylaşer, V., & Başoğlu, F. (2016). Temel gıda analizleri. Dora Yayıncılık.
Vaclavik, V. A., & Christian, E. W. (2021). Essentials of food science (6th ed.). Springer.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Practice	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.			2

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				3

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	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	7	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	14	1	14
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	82	0	130