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  Course Description
Course Name : Chilling Technique and Storage

Course Code : GM 478

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET GÜVEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows chilling technique
Knows working principles of chilling equipments
Knows how to design a cold storage room
Knows refrigerated storage of food products

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give basic theoretical and practical information about the working principle of chilling tools and equipments, and cold storage of foods.

Course Contents : Physical, chemical and mechanical chilling systems, Compressors, condensers and evaporators, Capacities of chilling systems ,Cooling rate, Refrigerants, Cooling methods, Refrigerated and frozen storage of 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 Introduction to chilling technique Related books Lecture, question and answer
2 Physical, chemical and mechanical chilling systems Related books Lecture, question and answer
3 Components of chilling systems Related books Lecture, question and answer
4 Components of chilling systems Related books Lecture, question and answer
5 Refrigerants Related books Lecture, question and answer
6 Chilling rate Related books Lecture, question and answer
7 Capacities of chilling systems Related books Lecture, question and answer
8 Designing cold storage rooms Related books Lecture, question and answer
9 Refrigerated storage of meat and meat products Related books Group work, presentation, question and answer
10 Refrigerated storage of milk and milk products Related books Group work, presentation, question and answer
11 Refrigerated storage of seefood Related books Group work, presentation, question and answer
12 Refrigerated storage of cereals and cereal products Related books Group work, presentation, question and answer
13 Refrigerated storage of fruits and vegetables Related books Group work, presentation, question and answer
14 Refrigerated storage of processed fruits and vegetables Related books Group work, presentation, question and answer
15 Midterm exam Related books Written exam
16/17 Final exam Related books Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Practical Chilling Technique (Özkol, N., 1985. Maya Matbaacılık, Ankara, 464 s.)
 Refrigerated Storage of Foods (Suntur, S. R., 1982. Çağlayan Kitabevi, İstanbul, 518s.)
 Refrigeration Machines (Aybers, N., 1992. Bayrak Matbaacılık, İstanbul, 292 s.)
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 Gains the ability to use knowledge and skills in his/her field. 5
2 Improve a process-based system using the methods of measurement and evaluation 4
3 Has knowledge in the fields of basic science, engineering and food science and technology 5
4 Determines, identifies and resolves the problems in the areas regarding food engineering and technology applications 5
5 Researches and analyzes complex systems using scientific methods 4
6 Uses objective and subjective methods to evaluate food quality and interprets the results 4
7 Selects and uses modern technical systems in food engineering and technology applications 4
8 Uses laboratories, does food analyses and evaluates, interprets and reports the results, 4
9 Has skills of Independent decision-making, self-confidence, creativity and the ability to take responsibility 3
10 Complies with teamwork 4
11 Analytically and critically evaluates the learned information. 3
12 Knows the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
13 Communicates effectively and healthily in the relevant field and uses communication technologies 3
14 Knows a foreign language at a level to follow the literature about foods and communicate 2
15 is respectful of professional ethics 2
16 Has ability to plan, implement and develop a food process 2
17 Knows the legislation and management systems related to foods 2
18 Constantly improves himself/herself determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields besides his/her professional development 2
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 12 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 84
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.36
ECTS Credit: 3