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BIY3003Food Microbiology3+0+0ECTS:6
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of BIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Sabriye ÇANAKÇI
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Ali Osman BELDUZ
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aims of the course is to help students understand foodborne pathogens and the means of their control.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : describe foodborne pathogenic bacteria, mycotoxigenic molds, viruses, and waterborne parasites1,31,5,
LO - 2 : explain preservative agents and preservation methods of food1,31,5,
LO - 3 : explain food fermentations and advanced techniques used in food microbiology1,31,5,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to food microbiology, microbial spoilage, foodborne pathogenic bacteria, mycotoxigenic molds, viruses, foodborne and waterborne parasites, preservative and preservation methods, food fermentations, advanced techniques used in food microbiology.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Interactions of the food and microorganism
 Week 2Imported microrganisims in the food
 Week 3The sources of microbial contamination
 Week 4the factors that effect the devalopment in the food
 Week 5 indicatory microorganisms in the food
 Week 6 Microbial disease originating from food
 Week 7General principles, prevent from contamination and remove the microorganisms
 Week 8Inhibition of the microbial growth
 Week 9 Mid-term exam
 Week 10To be killed the microorganisims
 Week 11Student Seminar
 Week 12Student Seminar
 Week 13Student Seminar
 Week 14Technical visits to food industry companies
 Week 15Food safety and microbiological criterions
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Prof. Dr. Adnan Ünlütürk, Prof. Dr. Fulya TurantaşGıda Mikrobiyolojisi, META Basım Matbaacılık Hizmetleri, İzmir
2Temel Gıda Mikrobiyolojisi, Nobel,2014
 
Recommended Reading
1Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tayyar, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Canan Dokuzcu, 2007, Gıda Mikrobiyolojisi, Marmara Kitabevi Yayınları, İstanbul
2Wilkie Harrigan, 1998, Laboratory Methods in Food Microbiology, Academic Press.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 26/11/2023 1 30
Presentation 13 24.12.2023 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 06.01.2024 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 30 1 30
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 25 1 25
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 30 1 30
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 23 1 23
Total work load180