Information Package / Course Catalogue
Plant Sanitation and Food Safety
Course Code: ST206
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to emphasize the importance of hygiene and sanitation in food production, to teach in-house hygiene practices to reduce food-borne risks and to introduce the basic principles of food safety systems.

Course Content

This course comprehensively covers the relationship between the basic principles of sanitation in food production facilities and food safety. The course covers topics such as the importance of cleaning and disinfection, hygienic design criteria, cross-contamination risks, pest control, personnel hygiene and the establishment of sanitation programs. In addition, biological, chemical and physical hazards that threaten food safety and practices to prevent these hazards are introduced. Students gain a basic awareness of the sector by understanding why effective management of hygiene and sanitation in food businesses is vital for consumer health.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic principles of hygiene and sanitation in food establishments.
2.Evaluates the role of microorganisms in sanitation practices.
3.Identifies food safety hazards and explains control methods.
4.Recognizes food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, etc.).
5.Interprets cleaning and disinfection practices in food production.
6.Understands the importance of hygienic design in food production areas.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Marriott, N.G. & Gravani, R.B. (2006). Principles of Food Sanitation. Springer.
2.ISO 22000 standard
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Food safety, sanitation concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Foodborne diseases and transmission routes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Importance of microorganisms in sanitation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Personal hygiene and employee training
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of cleaning and disinfection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cleaning equipment and chemicals
Week 7 - Theoretical
Creating a cleaning plan in food businesses
Week 8 - Theoretical
Food safety risks and control measures
Week 9 - Theoretical
Food safety management systems (HACCP, GMP, GHP)
Week 10 - Theoretical
ISO 22000 standard and applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hygienic design principles in food businesses
Week 12 - Theoretical
Traceability and recording systems in the food chain
Week 13 - Theoretical
Food safety legislation in Turkey and the EU
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation and sample applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141014
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
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
5
OÇ-2
4
4
3
5
OÇ-3
4
4
3
5
OÇ-4
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
5
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026