Information Package

Master's of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with Thesis

STG519

FOOD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES

Course Code
STG519
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;

Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course students have knowledge about, general principles of food processing techniques, food process applications (basic principles of cooling, freezing, heat treatment, drying), minimal processing in food technology, barrier technology, new packaging technologies (active and smart packaging), edible films and coatings, non-thermal technologies and firing technology
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1 New techniques in food processing
2nd Week 2 Ohmic heating systems
3rd Week 3 Applications of ohmic heating in food processing
4th Week 4 Ultrasound systems
5th Week 5 Ultrasound applications
6th Week 6 Hover electric field systems
7th Week 7 Applications of the hover electrical field in food processing
8th Week 8 Midterm
9th Week 9 Applications of microwave heating in food processing
10th Week 10 High hydrostatic pressure systems
11th Week 11 Applications of high hydrostatic pressure in food processing
12th Week 12 Radio frequency heating system and its features and applications in food processing
13th Week 13 Other methods of food processing I
14th Week 14 Other methods of food processing II
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading? Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice, P.J. Fellows, 3rd Edition, 2009, Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Yüz yüze
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 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 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 LO5
K1
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5
K6 X X
K7