BDY552 Food Quality and SafetyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Nutrition and Dietetics non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Nutrition and Dietetics non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: BDY552
Course Name: Food Quality and Safety
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYLİN SEYLAM KÜŞÜMLER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYLİN SEYLAM KÜŞÜMLER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To explain the definitions and related standards of food quality and safety, methods used in quality control, quality control chain, physical, chemical and microbiological factors that impair food safety, food labels, imitation and adulteration and related legal regulations.
Course Content: Food spoilage and related factors
Food quality and safety and related standards
Definition of hygiene and related standards
Information to be found on food labels
Definition of imitation and adulteration and examples of imitation and adulteration in foods
Food additives and possible toxic effects
Food poisoning
Organic food and related standards
Pesticides and their toxic effects
GMO and related standards

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Learn food spoilage and related factors.
2) Define food quality and safety and related standards.
3) • Learn the information that should be found on food labels.
4) • Learn the definition of imitation and adulteration and the most common imitation and adulteration in foods.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definitions of food quality and safety and importance for human health Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
2) Standards on food quality and safety, relevant definitions and standards in Turkish Food Codex Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
3) Food additives and possible toxic effects Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
4) Information and related standards that should be found on the food labels Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
5) Definition of imitation and adulteration and examples of imitation and adulteration in foods Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
6) Microbiological spoilage and food poisoning in foods Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
7) MIDTERM Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
8) Pesticides and their toxic effects Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
9) Organic food and related standards Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
10) GMO and related standards and safety Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
11) Packaging materials and their effects on health Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
12) Definition of hygiene and related regulations Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
13) Student presentations on the subject Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.
14) Student presentations on the subject Reading the related articles and standards and also, chapters from the book.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.
İlgili standartlar.

Reading material will be given on weekly basis .
Relevant standarts.
References: - Artık, N., Şanlıer, N., Ceyhun Sezgin A., 2019, Gıda Kontrolü ve Mevzuatı, 1.Baskı, Ankara.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) It has up-to-date knowledge on nutrition and dietetics.
2) It obtains information about technological tools to reach the current knowledge.
3) Using technology, it analyzes and synthesizes scientific information, develops interpretations, reports and solution proposals, and shares information with different disciplines and colleagues by communicating in line with ethical principles.
4) Taking responsibilities when faced with problems related to the field, collecting examples, bringing solution proposals, using teamwork and communication and information technology.
5) Adopts lifelong learning principles and evaluates, discusses, interprets statistically based on the statistically based practice of scientific articles in the direction of ethical principles with a critical approach.
6) It contributes, conducts, manages and evaluates the scientific information in the direction of ethical principles, taking into account the opinions, the individual and the society, and will direct the national and international nutrition plans and policies.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) It has up-to-date knowledge on nutrition and dietetics.
2) It obtains information about technological tools to reach the current knowledge.
3) Using technology, it analyzes and synthesizes scientific information, develops interpretations, reports and solution proposals, and shares information with different disciplines and colleagues by communicating in line with ethical principles.
4) Taking responsibilities when faced with problems related to the field, collecting examples, bringing solution proposals, using teamwork and communication and information technology.
5) Adopts lifelong learning principles and evaluates, discusses, interprets statistically based on the statistically based practice of scientific articles in the direction of ethical principles with a critical approach.
6) It contributes, conducts, manages and evaluates the scientific information in the direction of ethical principles, taking into account the opinions, the individual and the society, and will direct the national and international nutrition plans and policies.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 1 % 20
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Presentations / Seminar 2 1 2
Midterms 1 14 14
Paper Submission 1 14 14
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 226