Information Package / Course Catalogue
Production Techniques of Foreign-Type Cheeses
Course Code: ZST509
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To introduce globally significant cheeses (such as Parmesan, Roquefort, Emmental, etc.) with their characteristic features and explain their production techniques.

Course Content

Techniques and practices related to the production of cheeses like Cottage, Camembert, Roquefort, Emmental, Cantal, and other similar cheeses, which are obtained by acidifying the curd, matured by introducing mold on the surface, prepared with internal mold, boiled or processed by crumbling the curd, and have importance in international trade and can also be produced in Turkey.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ayşe Demet KARAMAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns cheeses produced worldwide.
2.Classifies cheeses produced worldwide.
3.Examines each classified cheese separately and explains their production techniques.
4.Provides comments on the quality and shelf life of cheeses.
5.Reads and understands English articles on the subject
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hayaloğlu, A. A., Özer, B. 2011. Peynir Biliminin Temelleri, Sidas, İzmir.
2.Üçüncü, M. 2004. A'dan Z'ye Peynir Teknolojisi-Cilt 1, Meta Basım, İzmir.
3.Üçüncü, M. 2004. A'dan Z'ye Peynir Teknolojisi-Cilt 2, Meta Basım, İzmir.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Classification of Cheeses
Week 2 - Theoretical
International Cheeses
Week 3 - Theoretical
Camembert
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cascaval Dobrogen, Kaşar, Kaskaval
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cheddar
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cottage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Edam, Emmental
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gorgonzola, Gouda
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mihaliç, Mozzerella
Week 11 - Theoretical
Parmesan, Ouark
Week 12 - Theoretical
Roquefort, Tilsit
Week 13 - Theoretical
Halloumi and Greek-style cheeses
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student Presentations
Week 15 - Theoretical
Student Presentations
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1552105
Assignment54230
Term Project110212
Individual Work83348
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)203
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026