Information Package

Program of Food Quality Control and Analysis

SEÇ265

ANALYSIS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

Course Code
SEÇ265
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. Have knowledge about the devices used in the analysis.
  2. Understands the sensory, physical and chemical quality parameters of fruits and vegetables.
  3. Learn about practices and measurements related to fruits and vegetables.
  4. Be able to predict the quality defects of fruits, vegetables and their products, their causes and explain the relationship between them.
  5. Have knowledge about laboratory safety.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the physical, chemical, and sensory analysis methods of fruit and vegetable products. Students gain knowledge on quality assessment, compliance with standards, shelf life, and nutritional value determination, enabling them to evaluate the reliability and quality control processes of fruit and vegetable products.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Laboratory safety and materials used
2nd Week Fruit and vegetable components
3rd Week Quality criteria
4th Week Weight, length, and brix determinations
5th Week PH and titratable acidity determination
6th Week Moisture and ash determination
7th Week Oil analysis
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Chlorophyll and anthocyanin determination
10th Week Fruit juice analysis
11th Week Ascorbic acid determination
12th Week Clarification tests
13th Week Microscopic identifications
14th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingGIDA ANALİZLERİ,BEKİR SITKI CEMEROĞLU,TLB YAYINLARI,2019
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 2 28
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 20 20
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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K2 X
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