SÜ524 Sensor Technologies and Smart Packaging in Seafood

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

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
FISHING AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code SÜ524
Name Sensor Technologies and Smart Packaging in Seafood
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. ALİ SERHAT ÖZKÜTÜK
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

1. Describes the basic principles and types of sensor technologies. 2. Distinguishes suitable sensors for quality and safety in aquaculture. 3. Indicates the operation and contributions of smart packaging systems. 4. Recognize digital tracking systems such as RFID and NFC and explain their areas of use.. 5. Performs quality analysis by interpreting the data obtained from sensors.

Course Content

- Quality and freshness parameters in seafood - Introduction to sensor technologies: physical, chemical and biosensors - Image processing and optical sensors Gas detection systems (CO₂, TVB-N, NH₃ etc.) - Smart and active packaging systems: definitions, examples and functions - Time-temperature indicators (TTI), freshness sensors, gas indicators - Use of RFID, NFC and IoT systems in food logistics - Biodegradable, functional and nano packaging materials - Collection, analysis and interpretation of sensor data - Quality prediction systems with artificial intelligence and machine learning - Current applications, case studies and sectoral developments

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Resources

"Food Packaging: Principles and Practice" – Gordon L. Robertson "Intelligent Packaging for Food Products" – Vishnu Rajendran, Shalini G. (Elsevier, 2022) "Chemical Sensors and Biosensors for Medical and Biological Applications" – Ursula E. Spichiger "Biosensors in Food Processing, Safety, and Quality Control" – Mehmet Mutlu (CRC Press)

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Describes the basic principles and types of sensor technologies.
LO02 Distinguishes appropriate sensors for quality and safety in aquatic products.
LO03 Specifies the operation and contributions of intelligent packaging systems.
LO04 Recognize digital tracking systems such as RFID and NFC and explain their areas of use.
LO05 Performs quality analyses by interpreting the data obtained from the sensors.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Deepens and improves the information based on university education up to expertise level in Fishing and Seafood Processing Technology 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends interdisciplinary relationships between theoretical and applied information of their expertise to synthesize and to produce new information
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Solves problems by using problem-solving and suitable methods, establishes cause and effect relationships in the process in his/her expertise. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Is able to carry out an independent study related to fishing and seafood processing technology and assesses the results of work. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Improves skills for independent study in their area of expertise, determinates unpredictable problems and produces methods of solutions
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Accesses literature in their area of expertise and assesses knowledge and skill critically and leads to training.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops a positive attitude towards life long learning.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Prepares written and visual presentations with technological devices in their area of expertise 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Examines and develops social relations and norms critically and changes all if necessary
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Communicates both in written and verbal in one foreign language
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses computer and communication technologies effectively for their expertise area. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Collects, assesses and publishes data related to their expertise area, cares publical, scientifical, cultural and ethicals values during data collection.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops strategy, politics and application plan in relation to expertise area and assesses the results obtained within the scope of quality process
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies interdisciplinary studies with assimilated knowledge and skills for solving problem


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Sensor Technologies: Types, Basic Concepts Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 Physical Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Color and Texture Tracking Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
3 Chemical and Gas Sensors: TVB-N, pH, CO₂, NH₃ Detection Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Biosensors: Microbial Activity and Food Safety Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Quality Monitoring with Optical and Imaging Systems Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Introduction to Smart Packaging: Basic Concepts, Active and Intelligent Systems Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 TTI (Time-Temperature Indicators), Freshness and Gas Indicators Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 RFID, NFC and IoT Based Tracking Systems Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Packaging Materials: Functional, Biodegradable and Nano Materials Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Sensor Data Collection and Analysis Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cloud Systems Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Case Studies: Real Applications in Aquaculture Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Field applications: Successful sample projects and case studies Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Project Presentations and General Evaluation Reading lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 142
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,68
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2025 10:14