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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0814 |
| Name | (Environmentally Friendly Postharvest Treatmens |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör. Dr. EBRU KURT |
| Course Instructor |
Arş.Gör. Dr. EBRU KURT
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The objectives of this course are to teach postharvest physiological processes, quality changes, and causes of losses in horticultural products; to introduce sustainable practices aimed at reducing environmental impacts during postharvest processes; and to provide knowledge and skills for the proper use of environmentally friendly storage technologies such as cold chain, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), edible coatings and sustainable storage systems.
Course Content
This course covers postharvest physiological processes, quality changes and causes of quality losses in horticultural products, environmentally friendly postharvest treatments, pre-cooling, sustainable storage techniques, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), edible coatings, and modern technologies for maintaining product quality.
Course Precondition
Resources
Lecture notes prepared by the course coordinator will be used (Türk, R., Erkan, M., Tuna Güneş, N., & Koyuncu, M. A. (2017). Bahçe ürünlerinin muhafazası ve pazara hazırlanması. Somtad Yayınları)
Notes
Current techniques on the subject will be used
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can acquire conceptual and theoretical knowledge about postharvest physiological processes, quality changes, and causes of losses in horticultural products. |
| LO02 | Can gain knowledge about environmentally friendly treatments, pre-cooling, storage, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), and edible coating technologies for maintaining postharvest quality. |
| LO03 | Can learn analysis methods for evaluating quality changes and postharvest losses in horticultural products. |
| LO04 | Can gain the ability to transfer theoretical knowledge about sustainable postharvest technologies into practical treatments. |
| LO05 | Can develop environmentally friendly solutions for quality problems encountered during storage and transportation processes. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to postharvest physiology, quality concept, and postharvest losses | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Maturity indices, climacteric and non-climacteric crops, respiration and ethylene | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Harvest timing and its effects on product quality | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Postharvest quality losses and their environmental impacts | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Quality evaluation parameters (TSS, titratable acidity, firmness, color, pH, etc.) | (Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Postharvest quality evaluation methods | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Water loss, mechanical injuries, physiological disorders and decay | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 9 | Pre-cooling methods and cold chain management | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Environmentally friendly packaging systems and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Edible coatings and sustainable postharvest treatmens | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Temperature and humidity management, storage conditions according to product groups. | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Modern approaches to preserving quality post harvesting. | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Transport conditions, temperature monitoring, sensor technologies, traceability systems. | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | |
| 15 | Storage technology. | Studying the relevant topic from recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 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 | 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 | ||