Information Package

Master's of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with Thesis

STG514

FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Course Code
STG514
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the fermentation and fermentation process
  2. gain knowledge about selection of microorganisms used in industry
  3. learn production of cheese, meat,, olive, bread, lactic acid fermentation and pickle production, wine and beer fermentation and production principles, technological steps followed in ındustrial productions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDuring this course, biochemistry of fermentation in food production, laboratory, pilot and industry type fermenter parts, fermenter types, scale-up approaches, industrial microorganisms and their products, upstream/downstream approaches to these processes will be covered
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1 Fermentation definition, history and introduction to fermentation processes
2nd Week 2 Types and mechanisms of fermentation
3rd Week 3 Microorganisms used in industrial fermentations I
4th Week 4 Microorganisms used in industrial fermentations II
5th Week 5 Fermented dairy products
6th Week 6 Fermented meat products
7th Week 7 Table olives and other plant-fermented foods
8th Week 8 Midterm
9th Week 9 Beer fermentation
10th Week 10 Vinegar Fermentation and Pickle Fermentation
11th Week 11 Wine Fermentation
12th Week 12 Other Fermented Products I
13th Week 13 Other Fermented Products II
14th Week 14 Fermented foods produced in the world
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading? Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology, Third Edition, E. M. T. El-Mansi, C. F. A. Bryce, Arnold L. Demain, A.R. Allman, 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Yüz yüze
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 69 69
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 54 54
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 60 60
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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