Information Package

Program of Food Technology

SEÇ267

PRINCIPLES OF PROCESS

Course Code
SEÇ267
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic principles of food processes.
  2. Analyzes the process parameters that affect food safety and quality.
  3. Creates a simple food process flow chart and explains the process steps.
  4. Classifies and compares different food processing techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course introduces the basic principles of processes used in food and other production fields. Students learn the fundamentals of heating, cooling, mixing, drying, and fluid behavior, gaining knowledge to understand and apply production processes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Dimensions, Measurement Systems, and Units
2nd Week Unit Conversion Principles
3rd Week Mass Balance
4th Week Mass Balance
5th Week Fluids
6th Week Energy Balance
7th Week Energy Balance
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Fermentation Technology
10th Week Bakery Products
11th Week Dairy Technology
12th Week Meat Product Technology
13th Week Fat/Oil Technology
14th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingEsin, A. Besin İşleme Mühendisliğinde Kütle ve Erke Denklikleri, ODTÜ, 2008.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
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 10 2 20
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load148
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.93
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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