Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualıty Manegement Systems
Course Code: KGT254
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
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge about the concepts of quality, standardization processes, quality management systems, and relevant legislation; and to equip students with the professional competence to analyze, interpret, and effectively apply quality assurance systems used in the food industry.

Course Content

Concepts of quality and standardization, principles of quality management, quality control and assurance systems, food industry-specific quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, etc.), regulations, documentation, internal and external audit processes, quality culture and continuous improvement approaches.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hüseyin Nail AKGÜL
Learning Outcomes
1.To have the knowledge about standards
2.To understand the need for standardization
3.To recognize the importance of the concept of quality of professional respect
4.To have the knowledge about standards
5. To understand the need for importance of standardization
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Metin, M. (1977). Quality and Quality Control in Foods. Gıda Journal.
2.Turkish Standards TS EN ISO 9001, TS EN ISO 22000, TS EN ISO 14001
3.Hand outs
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the concept of quality, quality culture and historical development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts of standard, standardization, and accreditation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fundamental principles of quality management systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
ISO 9001: Quality management system – Structure and key requirements
Week 5 - Theoretical
ISO 22000: Food safety management system – Structure and areas of application
Week 6 - Theoretical
HACCP system: Hazard analysis and critical control points
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environmental management systems: ISO 14001 and sustainability
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Documentation and record system: Quality manual, procedures, instructions
Week 9 - Theoretical
Internal and external audit processes, roles of auditors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Continuous improvement: PUKO cycle and quality tools
Week 11 - Theoretical
Inspection and sampling plans, quality control techniques in production
Week 12 - Theoretical
Total Quality Management and strategic quality approach
Week 13 - Theoretical
Management review and evaluation through case studies
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation and Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination1448
Final Examination1448
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
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OÇ-1
2
OÇ-2
2
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
2
OÇ-5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026