Information Package

Program of Mechatronics

KKSD141

ANALYSIS OF HONEY AND CONFECTIONERY

Course Code
KKSD141
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. Defines the quality criteria of honey and sugar products and explains the analysis methods for these criteria.
  2. Evaluates product conformity by comparing the analysis results obtained with quality standards.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionBasic physical and chemical analyses of honey and sugary products are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamental concepts
2nd Week Conductivity Determination in Honey
3rd Week Determination of Color in Honey
4th Week Determination of Moisture in Honey
5th Week Total Acidity Determination
6th Week Ash Determination
7th Week Determination of Diastase Count
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Determination of Hydroxymethyl Furfural
10th Week Sensory and Physical Analysis
11th Week Chemical Analysis
12th Week Production and Control of Tahini and Molasses
13th Week Confectionery Production and Control
14th Week Production and Control of Other Sugary Products
15th Week General Review and Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingNielsen, S.S. Food Analysis, 2010, Springer US.
Nielsen, S.S. Food Analysis Laboratory Manual, 2003, Springer US.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
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 2 5 10
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 5 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 3 6
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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