Information Package

Master's of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with Thesis

STG502

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Course Code
STG502
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gains knowledge of food science and technology.
  2. Gain knowledge about sugar production technology
  3. Have knowledge about chocolate production technology
  4. Have knowledge about coffee production technology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBasic definitions, basic information about the food industry, basic food production principles and processes, preservation, packaging, storage and transportation, physical, chemical and nutritional properties of food and its effects on food quality and human health will be thought in this course. In that way, the students will gain basic knowledge and skills about food science and technology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1 Sugar production technology
2nd Week 2 Pasteurized egg production
3rd Week 3 Confectionery technologies
4th Week 4 Production of confectionery
5th Week 5 Jelly production technology
6th Week 6 Nougat production technology
7th Week 7 Marshmallow production technology
8th Week 8 Midterm
9th Week 9 Cezerye production technology
10th Week 10 Hard candy production technology
11th Week 11 Coffee production technology
12th Week 12 Chocolate production technology
13th Week 13 Molasses and fruit pulp production technology
14th Week 14 Tahini and tahini halva production technology
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading? Food Technology: An Introduction, Anita Tull, Oxford University Press, 2002.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Face To Face
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 5
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 90 90
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 71 71
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 46 92
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K2 X
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