G247 Food Chemistry

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD ENGINEERING PR.
Code G247
Name Food Chemistry
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SERKAN SELLİ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. SERKAN SELLİ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of the course is to teach the structure of the basic components of foods, physical and chemical properties, the effects of food processing and storage on the food quality and application of this knowledge into practice.

Course Content

The chemical structures of the main constituents of foods, physical and chemical properties, chemical reactions, factors that have effect on the losses of nutrient elements and food enrichment

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the properties that make up the quality concept in foods and some undesirable changes accordingly.
LO02 Recognizes the factors that lead to changes in food quality and the results caused by these factors.
LO03 Explains the basic components of foods, chemical structure, properties; and the chemical interactions among them.
LO04 Interpret the effects of parameters used in the production and storing processes of foods on chemical and enzimatic reactions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has knowledge in the fields of basic science, engineering and food science and technology 5
PLO02 - Determines, identifies and resolves the problems in the areas regarding food engineering and technology applications 0
PLO03 - Gains the ability to use knowledge and skills in his/her field. 5
PLO04 - Improve a process-based system using the methods of measurement and evaluation 4
PLO05 - Researches and analyzes complex systems using scientific methods 1
PLO06 - Uses objective and subjective methods to evaluate food quality and interprets the results 4
PLO07 - Selects and uses modern technical systems in food engineering and technology applications 0
PLO08 - Uses laboratories, does food analyses and evaluates, interprets and reports the results, 0
PLO09 - Has skills of Independent decision-making, self-confidence, creativity and the ability to take responsibility 1
PLO10 - Complies with teamwork 0
PLO11 - Analytically and critically evaluates the learned information. 3
PLO12 - Knows the necessity of lifelong learning. 5
PLO13 - Communicates effectively and healthily in the relevant field and uses communication technologies 0
PLO14 - Knows a foreign language at a level to follow the literature about foods and communicate 0
PLO15 - 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 0
PLO16 - is respectful of professional ethics 4
PLO17 - Has ability to plan, implement and develop a food process 1
PLO18 - Knows the legislation and management systems related to foods 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 FOOD CHEMISTRY INTRODUCTION (history, scope and development) Related sections in recommended sources
2 WATER IN FOODS, WATER ACTIVITY AND FACTORS AFFECTING Related sections in recommended sources
3 CARBOHYDRATES STRUCTURES AND NOMENCLATURE; MONOSACCHARIDES, DISACCHARIDES, OLIGOSACCHARIDES Related sections in recommended sources
4 POLYSACCHARIDES, DIETARY FIBERS Related sections in recommended sources
5 REACTIONS OF CARBOHYDRATES Related sections in recommended sources
6 THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEINS IN ORGANISM, THE STRUCTURE. CLASSIFICATION OF AMINO ACIDS, BASIC PROPERTIES Related sections in recommended sources
7 THE CHEMICAL STRUCTURES OF AMINO ACIDS Related sections in recommended sources
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 THE FIRST, SECOND, THIRD DEGREE STRUCTURES OF PROTEINS, CHEMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES; THE CHANGES DURING THE PROCESS Related sections in recommended sources
10 LIPIDS, CLASSIFICATION and STRUCTURE Related sections in recommended sources
11 DETERIORATION REACTIONS OF LIPIDS Related sections in recommended sources
12 THE OTHER MAJOR REACTIONS CONSISTING LIPIDS Related sections in recommended sources
13 THE STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES OF VITAMINS, THE FACTORS CAUSING LOSS OF NUTRIENT; THE PROCESSES OF ENRICHMENT, RESTORATION AND REINFORCEMENT THAT ARE APPLIED ON FOODS. Related sections in recommended sources
14 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MINERALS, FACTORS AFFECTING BIOAVAILABILITY, NUTRIENT LOSS FACTORS. Related sections in recommended sources
15 PHENOLIC COMPONENTS AND COLOR MATERIALS, TASTE COMPONENTS Related sections in recommended sources
16 Term Exams
17 Term Exams


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) 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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2025 01:27