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  Course Description
Course Name : The Microorganisms which are Used for Production of Some Foods

Course Code : GM-529

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ZERRİN ERGİNKAYA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the cultures of micro-organisms used in some foods, general characteristics, metabolites they produce, production methods,
Has information about the starter cultures, their functions in foods
Gains the targeted ability to use starter cultures in foods
Gains the ability of adaptation to team work, respect for professional ethics and lifelong learning.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : GM-529 The Microorganisms which are Used for Production of Some Foods

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to give information about cultures of micro-organisms used in some foods, general characteristics, metabolites they produce, production methods, antimicrobial effects on the development of pathogenic microorganisms, cultures of micro-organisms sold commercially and their functions in foods.

Course Contents : Cultures of micro-organisms used in some foods, general characteristics, metabolites they produce, production methods, antimicrobial effects on the development of pathogenic microorganisms, cultures of micro-organisms sold commercially and their functions in foods.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 For general information about the functioning and issues Reviewing references Lecture
2 Definition of starter cultures, foods usage purposes Reviewing references Lecture
3 Criteria for selection of starter culture Reviewing references Lecture
4 Metabolites they produce, antimicrobial properties Reviewing references Lecture
5 antibiotic resistance Reviewing references Lecture
6 production methods Reviewing references Lecture
7 General characteristics of bacteria used as starter cultures Reviewing references Lecture
8 Mid-term exam Related course and books Lecture
9 Lactic acid bacteria Reviewing references Lectures, homework
10 Lactic acid bacteria (continued) Reviewing references Lectures, homework
11 Propionic acid bacteria Reviewing references Lectures, homework
12 Other bacteria Reviewing references Lectures, homework
13 Yeasts Reviewing references Lectures, homework
14 Molds Reviewing references Lectures, homework
15 Probiotics Reviewing references Lectures, homework
16/17 Final exam Related course and books Lectures, homework


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hui, Y. H., Meunier-Goddik, L., 2004. Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology. Marcel Dekker,USA, p.1000.
 Hutkins, R. W., 2004. Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods. IFT pres, USA, p. 473.
 Erkmen, O., 2010. Food Microbiology. Efil Publisher-Ankara, 552 p
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
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 Transfer current developments in the field of food engineering in written, oral and visual presentations with the support of the qualitative and quantitative data to the groups in their fields as well as in other disciplines. 4
2 Examine and improve the social relationships and the norms; act to change them if necessary 3
3 Have the ability to use one foreign language to communicate both in oral and written form at the level of B2 of the European Language Portfolio 3
4 Use advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of computer software knowledge 3
5 Improve their knowledge related with food engineering fields based on undergraduate qualifications to the level of the expertise 4
6 Comprehend the interdisciplinary relationships relevant to the field of expertise in food engineering 4
7 Interpret and produce new knowledge with synthesizing interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical knowledge at the expertise level in food engineering 4
8 Resolve food-related problems by using research methods and setting up cause-and-effect relationship 4
9 Carry out work reqiring expertise in the food engineering field independently 4
10 Develop new approaches to unforeseen complex problems emerged in the field and take responsibility to produce solutions. 5
11 Have the ability to lead in situations requiring solutions to the problems in the field of food engineering 4
12 Evaluate the skills and knowledge acquired at the level of expertise in the field of food engineering with a critical approach and direct his/her learning 4
13 Inspect and teach the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement related with food engineering field considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values 4
14 Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans related with food engineering and evaluate the obtained results considering the framework of quality assurance processes 4
15 Have the ability to use his/her knowledge of solving problems and practical skills obtained in the field of food engineering at the interdisciplinary studies 4
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 152
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08
ECTS Credit: 6