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  Course Description
Course Name : Seafood biochemistry and factors that effect on seafood biochemistry

Course Code : SAİ-530

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the overall structure of seafood and distinguishes the difference.
Explains the properties and benefits of the components in the structure of seafood products
Lists the seafood flavour compounds
Explain the effects of some factors like feeding and breeding on the seafood biochemistry
Explains the biochemical structure of processed seafood products

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Explains the effects of some factors like seasonal changes, catching methods and species on the biochemistry of seafood.

Course Contents : Composition and properties of seafood. Effects of seasonal changes, catching methods, species, gender and body composition on seafood quality. Biochemical cycles of seafood in prerigor and postrigor periods. Changes of nutritional compounds during storage periods and spoiling process

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 General properties of edible seafood, nutritional contents Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
2 Lipids, general properties, cholesterol, eicosanoids Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
3 Bioavailability of polly unsaturated fatty acids, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
4 Proteins, muscle proteins, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
5 Non protein nitrogen Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
6 Flavour components of fish and crustacean Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
7 Enzymes, effects on seafood quality after harvesting and usage of enzymes, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
8 Midterm exam Studying for exam Written exam
9 Vitamin Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
10 Macro and micro minerals Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
11 The effect of feeding and culturing on seafood quality, homework Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
12 Factors like reproduction, location, etc.. and interaction with biochemistry of seafood Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
13 Biochemistry of frozen seafood, difference between fresh and thawed seafood Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
14 Biochemistry of dried, fermented, marinated and smoked seafood Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
15 Biochemistry of thermally processed seafood Reading the lecture notes and related resources Lecture, laboratory practice
16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 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. 4
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 1
11 Communicates both in written and verbal in one foreign language 2
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. 3
14 Develops strategy, politics and application plan in relation to expertise area and assesses the results obtained within the scope of quality process 4
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 20 80
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 152
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08
ECTS Credit: 6