GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS (TURKISH, NONTHESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GMS5012 Fermentation Technology Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : KEREM İLASLAN
Course Objectives: The main purpose of this course is to teach the concept of fermentation and the production methods and mechanisms of fermented foods. Another important aim is to make people understand the concepts of probiotic-prebiotic and their relationship with health.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Fermented foods are indispensable elements for gastronomy and culinary culture. A wide range of fermented foods have countless applications in the kitchen. Therefore, students taking this course will be able to apply basic knowledge about fermented foods and apply new fermented food formulations in their professional lives. Integrating fermentation technology, one of humanity's oldest food preservation methods, into the kitchen will give students a different perspective.

Course Content

1. To have knowledge about how fermentation occurs and what conditions it depends on.
2. To understand the production of fermented foods such as vinegar, pickles, yoghurt, cheese, bread, tarhana, boza, kefir, sausage and olives.
3. To learn about fermented foods produced around the world.
4. To know the concepts of probiotic-prebiotic and their relationship with health.
5. Understanding how food is preserved and shelf life increased by fermentation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) Introduction to fermentation
3) Probiotic-prebiotic and health
4) pickle
5) vinegar
6) Tarhana, boza and kefir
7) fermented sausages
8) Cheese
9) Ramadan Holiday
10) yogurt
11) olive
12) Fermented foods produced in the world foods
13) Talk about articles
14) Presentation of Final Projects

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1. Fermente Gıdalar: Mikrobiyoloji, Teknoloji, Sağlık, Erten Anlı, Pınar Şanlıbaba, Nobel Yayınevi
2. The Art of Fermentation, Sandor Ellix Katz, Chelsea Green Publishing
3. Fermented Foods: The History and Science of a Microbiological Wonder, Christine Baumgarthuber, Reaktion Books
4. Fermented Vegetables, Christopher Shockey, Kirsten K. Shockey, Storey Publishing
5. Ders notları (“It’s Learning” sitesine dönem içerisinde yüklenecektir.)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Project 1 60 60
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 204

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution