Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4GMS212Fermentation Technology (Optional)3+0+03521.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To explain the definition and importance of fermentation technology, the properties of fermented foods and their production technologies. To define the production processes and properties of alcoholic beverages. To explain the problems that may occur in both fermented and distilled beverages and to suggest solutions.
Course Content Definition of fermentation, fermentation microorganisms, fermentation kinetics, alcohol fermentation and other fermentations, distilled alcoholic beverages technology, wine technology, beer technology, vinegar technology, lactic acid fermentations and technologies, quality analysis of fermented products.
Course Methods and Techniques Theoretical instruction, laboratory practice
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. FULYA HARP ÇELİK
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources lecture notes
Course Notes Resources recommended by the course instructor
Documents Dersin öğretim elemanı tarafından önerilen kaynaklar

Course Category
Engineering %20
Science %50
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 12 3 36
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 3 30 90
Assignments 1 3 3
Presentation 3 6 18
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 151

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understanding the scientific principle of fermentation and the place of microorganisms in biotechnological processes;
2 Learning fermentation types and their importance in the food industry;
3 Learning basic production technologies using fermentation technology; ?

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to fermentation technology
2 Enzymes, structures, factors affecting enzyme activity, control of enzyme activity, areas of use of enzymes in the food industry
3 Bioreactors used in fermentation technology and their basic features. Bioreactor design and evaluation of biowastes and wastewater.
4 Industrial microorganisms microbial proliferation
5 Yoghurt and white cheese production
6 Sucuk and sausage production
7 Table olive production
8 Midterm exam
9 Tarhana and boza production technology
10 Pickle production technology
11 Vinegar Production Technology
12 Baker's yeast production technology
13 Kumiss and kefir production technology
14 Final exam

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 5 5
C1 5 5
C2 5 5
C3 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant