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Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (Master) (without Thesis)

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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: GMS5014
Course Name: Functional Foods
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental 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. Üy. ECE SÜREK
Course Lecturer(s): Ece SÜREK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Learning basic information and concepts about functional food and ingredients.
Course Content: Definition, history, production methods, classification, health benefits of functional foods; functional foods based on product groups, reasons for the development of functional foods and the increase in market share, functional ingredients, probiotics, probiotic foods, properties necessary for a microorganism to be used as a probiotic, properties that must be present in an ingredient to be defined as prebiotics, dietary fibers and their health benefits, phenolic components (phenolic acids and flavonoids), carotenoids, oil-based components, vitamins, minerals, functional foods, functional spices

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns and defines the concepts of functional food and functional ingredient.
2) Classifies functional foods according to various characteristics.
3) Learns the health effects of functional foods and ingredients.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Functional foods (definition, history, current situation, production methods)
2) Probiotics and Prebiotics
3) Dietary Fibers
4) Antioxidants and Their Action Mechanisms
5) Polyphenolic Compounds and Carotenoids
6) Fatty Acids
7) Fat Based Functional Compounds
8) Midterm
9) Vitamin and Minerals
10) Other Functional Compounds
11) Functional Foods
11) Functional Foods
12) Functional Foods
13) Homework Presentations
14) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Wildman, R. E., Wildman, R., & Wallace, T. C. (2016). Handbook of nutraceuticals and functional foods. CRC press.
References: Wildman, R. E., Wildman, R., & Wallace, T. C. (2016). Handbook of nutraceuticals and functional foods. CRC press.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
2) To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
3) Takes responsibility individually or as a team member in the execution of complex and unpredictable activities encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Have knowledge and methods on various subjects such as menu planning, cooking methods, world cuisines, local cuisines and use this knowledge and methods for professional development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyse problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
2) To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
3) Takes responsibility individually or as a team member in the execution of complex and unpredictable activities encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Have knowledge and methods on various subjects such as menu planning, cooking methods, world cuisines, local cuisines and use this knowledge and methods for professional development.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 100