Information Package

Program of Food Technology

KGT102

FOOD ANALYSIS

Course Code
KGT102
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can describe and use principal analytical methods used for quantifying the composition and reactions of food components.
  2. Can interpret and report data derived from chemical experiments/analysis in a meaningful way.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsnone
Course DescriptionIt provides the necessary knowledge and experience about basic food analysis applied in the sector and in the public sector. Teaches food processing and analysis, which is important for the food industry.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Food Analysis Laboratory
2nd Week Food Regulations and Labeling
3rd Week Sampling and Sample Preparation
4th Week pH Analysis
5th Week Titratable Acidity
6th Week Humudity and Total Solid Material Analysis
7th Week Refractometric Methods
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Ash Analysis
10th Week Analysis of Lipids
11th Week Analysis of Proteins and Salt Analysis
12th Week Analysis of Carbohydrates
13th Week Color Measurements
14th Week Sensory Analysis
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingBekir Sıtkı CEMEROĞLU, Gıda Analizleri, (2018),Türkiye.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 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
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 14 1 14
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 4 4
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2
K3 X X
K4
K5
K6
K7 X X
K8
K9
K10
K11 X
K12 X X
K13 X X