TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Associate Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	1
SEMESTER	Second Term (Spring)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	6
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Assistant Professor Özge Kahraman Ilıkkan
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain the food microbiology, contamination sources of microorganisms 2) function of, bacteria, molds and yeast in foods 3) parameters affecting the growth of microorganisms in foods 4) food analysis and assesment of results. 5) Food pathogens, precaution procedures againts pathogens
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	none
COURSE DEFINITION	Food microbiology teaches undesirable microorganisms in foods.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Definition and history of food microbiology 2nd Week Sources of microorganisms in foods 3rd Week Microbial spoilage in foods 4th Week Foodborne infections and factors 5th Week Foodborne infections and factors 6th Week Indicator Microorganisms in Foods 7th Week Control of contamination in foods 8th Week Midterm Exam 9th Week Coliform bacteria count- Faecal coliform analysis- E.coli analysis 10th Week Microbiological analysis of milk and milk products 11th Week Microbiological analysis of water and aquaculture products 12th Week Microbiological analysis of meat and products / Analysis of cereal products 13th Week Microbiological analysis of fruits and vegetables and products / Microbiological analysis of ready meals 14th Week Rapid diagnostic tests in foods
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Experiment,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 25 Assignment 2 25 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0 Individual or group work 14 5 70 Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14 Course hours 14 2 28 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12 Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28 Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 2 12 24 Total Workload 180 Total Workload / 30 6 ECTS Credits of the Course 6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No