Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Issues in Food Engineering
Course Code: FE408
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of sustainability in food systems and sustainable nutrition. Furthermore, it aims to enhance students’ knowledge and analytical skills regarding foods intended for special dietary uses, innovative food products, and novel approaches in food technology, enabling them to critically evaluate current developments and trends in the field.

Course Content

Sustainability in food systems, sustainable nutrition, foods for special dietary uses, innovative food products, novel approaches to reducing the salt, sugar, and fat content of foods, and emerging approaches in food technology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To acquire knowledge about the concepts of sustainability in food systems and sustainable nutrition
2.To gain an understanding of foods for special dietary uses
3.To acquire knowledge about innovative food products
4.To comprehend the importance of developing novel approaches in food technology
5.To understand the significance of reducing the salt, sugar, and fat content of foods and the emerging approaches in this area
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Passos, M. L., & Ribeiro, C. P. (2016). Innovation in food engineering: new techniques and products. CRC Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Sustainability in food systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sustainability in food systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Novel approaches in food technology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Novel approaches in food technology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Novel approaches in food technology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Novel approaches to reducing the salt, sugar, and fat content of foods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainable nutrition
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sustainable nutrition
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sustainable nutrition
Week 10 - Theoretical
Foods for special dietary uses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Innovative food products
Week 12 - Theoretical
Innovative food products
Week 13 - Theoretical
Innovative food products
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentations of students' assignments
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Project1%20
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Project110111
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)103
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
4
3
OÇ-2
4
4
3
OÇ-3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
4
4
3
OÇ-5
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026