Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The aim of the course is to provide the students knowledge of the causes of food borne diseases (physical, biological and chemical hazards), and preventive measures applied to the staff, premises, and processing stages from farm to fork
Course Content:
The food safety and hygiene principles and the basics of food safety programs for food production units and their requirements.
Teaching Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion,4: Laboratory Work
Assessment Methods:
A: Testing, B: Homework, C: Presentation
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Understands potential physical, chemical and biological hazards in foods | 5,10,13 | 1,2,3 | A,B |
| Knows the primary sources of hazards to foods- general information | 5,10,13 | 1,2,3 | A,B |
| Understands the types of microorganisms in foods- beneficial, spoilage, and pathogenic | 5,10,13 | 1,2,3 | A,B |
| Understands how to apply the principles of food hygiene and sanitation to the premises, staff, and raw materials | 5,10,13 | 1,2,3 | A,B |
| Understands the basics of HACCP, FMEA, and ISO 22000 | 5,10,13 | 1,2,3 | A,B |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction- What is microbiology? What is food safety? Safe and unsafe food | |
| 2 | Classification of hazards in foods- physical, chemical, and biological hazards | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 3 | Classification of microorganisms in foods- beneficial, spoilage, and pathogenic microorganisms | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 4 | Requirements for microbial growth | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 5 | Potential chemical and physical hazards in foods | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 6 | Potential chemical and physical hazards in foods | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 7 | Basics of national and international food laws and regulations | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 8 | Receiving/growing safe food ingredients | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 9 | Food hygiene and safety standards at the production areas | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 10 | Food safety and hygiene requirements for the staff | Safety Fundamentals- related chapter, course notes, news |
| 11 | Mid-term | |
| 12 | Principles of HACCP | related chapter, course notes, academic papers |
| 13 | Principles of ISO standards | related chapter, course notes, academic papers |
| 14 | Principles of FMEA | related chapter, course notes, academic papers |
Recommended Sources
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| Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Related scientific articles |
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| Exams | |
Assessment
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 80 |
| Quizzes | (10 % bonus to overall) | |
| Assignment and class participation | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Students study food in the context of food history, geography, culture and nutritional sciences. | |||||
| 2 | Students approach food and cooking as an art process and they are competent in the topics of design and visual presentation of food. | |||||
| 3 | Students have comprehensive information about food related concepts, techniques, and new product information. They have the ability to conduct research and develop ideas on these issues. | |||||
| 4 | Students have knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition and food science, and they apply their knowledge in the field of gastronomy. | |||||
| 5 | Students know and apply the international standards of food hygiene and safety. | X | ||||
| 6 | Students know all the processes related to the production of food and beverage, from the production stage to the stage of presentation. They can understand food production systems and the new approaches in this field. They have an in-depth understanding of the subject and they can identify and solve problems that may arise at this stage. They can design the physical environment, and has an understanding of the materials and technologies related to the field of gastronomy. They can take part in development of innovations in this context. | |||||
| 7 | Students gain knowledge about national and international cuisines. In this context, they know basic cooking techniques, they implement and develop them. | |||||
| 8 | They know the historical, geographical and cultural background of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and they know the stages of production. They can use this information in menu planning, food production, etc. | |||||
| 9 | Students can develop a new food product, standardize it and execute the registration process in a scientific context. | |||||
| 10 | Students know the national and international regulations, professional standards and professional ethics around food and they apply them. | X | ||||
| 11 | Students know the basic concepts, theories and principles about business, economics and marketing, and they apply them. Accordance with the principles of menu planning, they can make food and beverage cost analysis, controlling and pricing, and develops a variety of menus. They can effectively manage the operations of food related businesses by applying management theories, and staff recruitment and evaluation processes. | |||||
| 12 | They can engage in independent studies and team work. They can communicate effectively through verbal and in written communication, and they develop good presentation skills. | |||||
| 13 | Students understand the effects of food on human health and society, and in this context, they follow the press and media organizations and contribute to them. | X | ||||
| 14 | Students understand and manage food-related events. | |||||
| 15 | They know world food trade, globalization, patterns of production and consumption. They know the importance of the food policies for the country's economy. | |||||
| 16 | Students know how to bake and prepare cakes and other pastries, breads, sponge and dough pastry bases, creamy sauces, fruit sauces, jellies, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and sorbets, sugar works, decorations, decoration and presentation. They are competent in making chocolate. | |||||
| 17 | Students have theoretical and practical knowledge about the production techniques of vegetables and fresh herbs used in kitchen practices and food production. | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity | Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Mid-terms | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Assignments | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 152 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 (hours) | 5,06 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||