Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
213318001104FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENECompulsory113
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Teach students the sanitation practices that are applicable to hygiene rules and to produce reliable food.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe Burcu ATALAY
Learning Outcomes
1Explain the importance of microorganisms, sources of contamination and breeding conditions.
2Taking the necessary hygienic measures, it can prevent spoilage in food.
3 To be able to apply personnel hygiene and all safety rules for safe food production
4 Perform modern security and sanitation practices including sanitation equipment and methods
5Explain the importance of HACCP in sanitation.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Microbial, chemical and biochemical factors causing food spoilage. Techniques that control food spoilage and reduce risk factors. Microorganisms that cause degradation in major food groups. Importance of personal hygiene for food workers; sanitation of kitchen and tool. HACCP concept consists of course content.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1 Sanitation and Safety in Food Industry
2Introduction to Food Microbiology
3 Contamination sources of microorganisms and factors affecting reproduction in foods
4 Contamination sources of microorganisms and factors affecting reproduction in foods
5Degradations in food
6 Kitchen Design
7HACCP and Product Quality
8Cleaning and Sanitation
9 Personal hygiene and safety rules in the kitchen
10 Waste Removal
11Pest Control
12 Food Service Sanitation and Management
13 International food safety programs and standards protection
14Course review
15
16
Recommended or Required Reading
food safety and food legislation lesson book aöf lesson's note
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination00
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination00
SUM0
SUM0
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14684
Individual Study for Mid term Examination122
Individual Study for Final Examination122
Homework11414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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