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  Course Description
Course Name : The Determination of the Biochemical and Physical Spoilage Parameters in Seafoods

Course Code : SAİ-547

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜLSÜN ÖZYURT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the changes after harvesting in seafood
Determines the appropriate method for the evaluation of seafood quality
Learns the physical and biochemical methods used for determination of seafood shelflife
Evaluates the data obtained from physical and biochemical analysis

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course explains the principles of the methods used for determination of biochemical and physical quality of seafood.

Course Contents : Principles and methods of analysis used for biochemical and physical quality of seafood. Determination of products resulted from biochemical changes in seafood during storage period and changes on texture and colour.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom and laboratory of Faculty of Fisheries


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Post-mortem changes in seafood - Lecture
2 Autolytic changes, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
3 Nucleotide breakdown products Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, demonstration, laboratory practice
4 Lipid oxidation and hydrolysis, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
5 TMAO and breakdown products Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
6 Enzyme as quality indices Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
7 Enzyme products as quality indices, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
8 NMR application for quality assessment Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
9 Midterm exam Studying for exam Written exam
10 Physical analysis Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
11 Texture changes and measurement methods Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
12 Colour changes and measurement methods Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
13 Electronic nose and tongue Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
14 Student presentations and general assessment Literature review, laboratory study Oral presentation
15 Student presentations and general assessment Literature review, laboratory study Oral presentation
16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)
Required Course Material(s)  Hui, 2006. Food Biochemistry and Food Processing, Blackwell Publ.
 Haard and Simpson, 2000. Seafood enzymes, CRC Press.
 Nollet, LML, Toldra, F., 2010. Handbook of Seafood and Seafood Product Analysis, CRC Press.
 Alasalvar, C., Shahidi, F., Miyashita, K., Wanasundara, U., 2011. Handbook of Seafood Quality, Safety and Health Applications. Blackwell Publishing


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Deepens and improves the information based on university education up to expertise level in Fishing and Seafood Processing Technology 5
2 Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships 4
3 Comprehends interdisciplinary relationships between theoretical and applied information of their expertise to synthesize and to produce new information 4
4 Solves problems by using problem-solving and suitable methods, establishes cause and effect relationships in the process in his/her expertise. 5
5 Is able to carry out an independent study related to fishing and seafood processing technology and assesses the results of work. 5
6 Improves skills for independent study in their area of expertise, determinates unpredictable problems and produces methods of solutions 4
7 Accesses literature in their area of expertise and assesses knowledge and skill critically and leads to training. 5
8 Develops a positive attitude towards life long learning. 4
9 Prepares written and visual presentations with technological devices in their area of expertise 4
10 Examines and develops social relations and norms critically and changes all if necessary 2
11 Communicates both in written and verbal in one foreign language 1
12 Uses computer and communication technologies effectively for their expertise area. 3
13 Collects, assesses and publishes data related to their expertise area, cares publical, scientifical, cultural and ethicals values during data collection. 4
14 Develops strategy, politics and application plan in relation to expertise area and assesses the results obtained within the scope of quality process 2
15 Applies interdisciplinary studies with assimilated knowledge and skills for solving problem 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 20 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6