Information Package

Program of Mechatronics

KKSD135

FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Course Code
KKSD135
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic biochemical processes of fermentation and the characteristics of microorganisms involved in this process.
  2. Explains the production steps of food products produced by fermentation and evaluates process optimization.
  3. Determines quality control criteria in fermentation products and interprets analysis results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionCheese production, meat, olive, bread production, lactic acid fermentation and pickle production, wine and beer fermentations and production principles, learn the technological steps followed in industrial production
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition, history and importance of fermentation
2nd Week The role of microorganisms in fermentation
3rd Week Fermentation types (Aerobic - Anaerobic)
4th Week Industrial fermentation systems and fermentors
5th Week Control parameters in fermentation
6th Week Control parameters in fermentation
7th Week Monitoring microbial growth and product formation
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Alcoholic fermentations: Wine, beer, vinegar production
10th Week Alcoholic fermentations: Wine, beer, vinegar production
11th Week Fermented vegetable and cereal products (Kimchi, Miso, Tempeh etc.)
12th Week Fermented meat products production technologies
13th Week Fermented dairy products production technologies
14th Week Evaluation of fermentation in terms of food safety and quality
15th Week General review and presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingPAMİR M. H. 1985 Fermantasyon Mikrobiyolojisi, Ankara Ünv.
Aran N. 2014 Gıda Biyoteknolojisi, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 48 48
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1
Total Work Load187
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.23
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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