Information Package

Master's of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts without Thesis

GMS521

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Course Code
GMS521
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To have basic knowledge about the chemical composition and properties of foods.
  2. Interpretation and management of quality changes during the preparation, processing, cooking and storage of foods.
  3. Application of food science to safe, healthy and delicious food production.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe contents of this course are food quality and factors affecting quality, methods used in the subjective evaluation of food quality, functional foods, ingredients of pre and probiotics, genetically modified foods, vegetables and fruits, eggs, milk and milk products, meat and meat products, grains, tea, coffee, cocoa and chocolate, and the features and functions of all these food groups.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Food Science / Scope and Function
2nd Week Food and Healthy Life
3rd Week Carbohydrates
4th Week Proteins and Enzymes
5th Week Lipids
6th Week Vitamins and Minerals
7th Week Functional Components of Foods
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Taste and Smell (Flavor) Compounds
10th Week Microorganisms and Growing Conditions
11th Week Pathogenic Bacteria and Toxicogenic Molds
12th Week Food spoilage reactions
13th Week Food Preservation Methods
14th Week Food Additives and Functions, Food Contaminants
15th Week Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Lecture notes.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Presentation (including preperation) 1 3 3
Field Research 1 3 3
Article Presentation 1 3 3
Total Work Load285
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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