Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : GT011 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
To teach the basic principles of food packaging, the properties of food packaging materials, the packaging methods used for different food groups, the factors influencing packaging selection, and advanced packaging technologies; and to equip students with the knowledge and skills to select the appropriate packaging material for a food product and to evaluate the effects of packaging on food quality, safety, and shelf life.
The objective of this course is to teach the principles of food packaging, packaging materials, and packaging technologies, and to prepare students to evaluate the impact of packaging—including the selection of appropriate packaging for different food products—on quality, safety, and shelf life.
| 1. | Explains the basic principles of food packaging and its importance in the food industry. |
| 2. | Compares the properties and applications of food packaging materials. |
| 3. | Selects appropriate packaging materials and methods for different food groups. |
| 4. | Evaluates the effects of packaging on food quality, safety, and shelf life. |
| 5. | Explains advanced packaging technologies and sustainable packaging practices. |
| 6. | Interprets the fundamental principles of national and international regulations regarding food packaging. |
| 1. | Mustafa Üçüncü, “Modified Atmosphere Packaging Techniques.” World Packaging |
| 2. | Lütfı Fikri Alpakın, “Milk, Dairy Products, and Packaging,” World Packaging |
| 3. | Lütfı Fikri Alpakın, “Methods of Processing and Packaging Meat and Meat Products,” Packaging World |
| 4. | Lütfi Fikri Alpakın, “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Their Packaging,” World Packaging |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Presentation | 10 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 72 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | ||||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |||||||
OÇ-6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||