Information Package / Course Catalogue
Hygiene and Sanitation
Course Code: YHM342
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information to students about food production in accordance with hygiene and sanitation rules in food establishments, personnel training and application of hygiene rules.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to give information to students about food production in accordance with hygiene and sanitation rules in food establishments, personnel training and application of hygiene rules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Perform raw material supply, food processing, packaging, storage of final products in accordance with hygiene-sanitation rules and food safety principles
2.Provide personnel trainings, disease controls and personal hygiene practices in food business in accordance with the legislation
3.Perform cleaning and disinfection applications in food establishments, provide hygiene conditions in laboratories
4.To be able to comprehend the relationship between microorganisms and sanitation in food processing and take precautions against diseases
5.Follow technological developments in hygiene and sanitation applications
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: Scope, importance and rules
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and subjects of hygiene and sanitation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Important microorganisms in accommodation establishments
Week 4 - Theoretical
Characteristics of food production and sales environments
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rules for procurement of raw materials, food processing, transport and storage
Week 6 - Intermediate Exam
midterm exam
Week 7 - Theoretical
Rules for procurement of raw materials, food processing, transport and storage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cleaning and disinfection processes in food establishments
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cleaning and disinfection processes in food establishments
Week 10 - Theoretical
Personnel training and hygiene in food industry
Week 11 - Theoretical
Removal of waste materials
Week 12 - Theoretical
Various pest control methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Water hygiene
Week 14 - Theoretical
Air hygiene
Week 15 - Theoretical
Development of quality assurance and sanitation program
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Seminar2228
Land Work1112
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026