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  Course Description
Course Name : Yeasts Physiology and Biotechnology

Course Code : GM-665

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. HÜSEYİN ERTEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the yeast physiology.
Has the knowledge about the usage of yeasts in food industry and primary and secondary products formed by yeasts.
Has the ability to use yeast as a starter culture/s for the targeted fermentation product.
Adapt the teamwork and has respect for professional ethics and life long learning.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : GM-665 Yeasts Physiology and Biotechnology

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give information on the yeasts physiology and their usage in industry.

Course Contents : Introduction, Yeast physiolgy, yeast genetics, ethyl alcohol fermentation, starter cultures, use of yeasts in food and beverage industry.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of Food Engineering Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
2 Yeast cytology Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
3 Yeast nutrition Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
4 Yeast growth Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
5 Ethyl alcohol fermentation Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
6 Products formed from Ethyl alcohol fermentation Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
7 Yeast genetics Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
8 Midterm exam Review for the exam Written exam
9 Yeast genetics, probiotic yeasts Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
10 Yeast starter cultures Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
11 Usage of yeast in industry: Alcoholic beverages Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
12 Usage of yeast in industry: Baker´s yeasts and biomass Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
13 Usage of yeast in industry: Industrial ethyl alcohol, enzymes, yeast derived products, organic acids,vitamins, colour compounds Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
14 Recent developments of yeasts in the literature Reviewing references and reading related chapters of books Lecturing, class discussion, audio-video and internet presentations
15 Student presentations
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)   Walker, G.M., 1998, Yeast Physiology and Technology, John Wiley, Chichester.
 Querol, A., Fleet, G.H., 2006, Yeasts in Food and Beverages, The Yeast Handbook, Springer, -Verlag, Berlin.
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 2 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 2
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 2
4 Use advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of computer software knowledge 2
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 3
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. 3
11 Have the ability to lead in situations requiring solutions to the problems in the field of food engineering 3
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 3
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6