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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Fermented Foods Technology In Gastronomy GDR105 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Fall 7

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Dilek DÜLGER ALTINER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Knows the purpose of fermentation in food processing.
2) Gains knowledge of the history and production process of fermented products used in the field of gastronomy.
3) Knows the effects of microorganisms in fermented foods.
4) Gains knowledge about different fermented products in World Cuisine.
5) Knows the nutritional and health benefits of fermented foods

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Learning Outcomes
1 High Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
2 Middle High Middle Middle High High High Middle
3 Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Low Middle
4 High High Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
5 Middle Middle Middle Low Middle Middle High Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Research on Nutrition in World Cuisine

Course Contents

The place and importance of fermentation technology in the food industry and gastronomy, learning the production techniques of different fermented foods

Weekly Schedule

1) General introduction to the course, the place and importance of fermentation technology in the food industry and gastronomy, the content and scope of the course
2) Fermentation History
3) Definition of fermentation, microorganisms of industrial importance
4) Aroma Components of Fermented Foods
5) Types of fermentation, technical principles of fermentation
6) Fermented Dairy products
7) Fermented Cereal Products and Bread
8) Midterm

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Group Study
4) Case Study
5) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required