Information Package

Program of Food Quality Control and Analysis

KGK104

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Course Code
KGK104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains unwanted microorganisms in foods.
  2. explain the sources of contamination of microorganisms to foods
  3. Learns microbiological analysis of food samples and evaluate the results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFood microbiology deals with the types of microorganisms found in food, their sources of contamination, and the historical development of food microbiology. It examines in detail microbial spoilage processes, foodborne infections and their causes, and indicator microorganisms.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of food microbiology and history
2nd Week Microorganisms in foods
3rd Week Microbial spoilage in foods
4th Week Food-born infections
5th Week Food-born infections
6th Week Indicator microorganisms in foods
7th Week Rapid detection tests in foods
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Indicator microorganisms in foods
10th Week Microbial analysis in milk and dairy products
11th Week Microbial analysis in water and seafoods
12th Week Microbial analysis in Meat and meat products / in cereals
13th Week Microbial analysis in fruits and vegetables / in ready to eat meals
14th Week Control of contamination in foods
Recommended or Required ReadingHalkman AK. 2005. Merck Gıda Mikrobiyolojisi Uygulamaları
Osman E., 2011 Gıda Mikrobiyolojisi, Efil Yayınevi Yayınları
Bibek Ray Arun Bhunia, 2016 Temel Gıda Mikrobiyolojisi, Nobel yayınevi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Experiment
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 5 20
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 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 2 28
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 3 6
Total Work Load134
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.46
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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