Information Package / Course Catalogue
Foods In Future
Course Code: ZST522
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

In recent years, food technology aims to use existing resources efficiently and reduce food waste by focusing more on alternative resources. In addition, studies are being carried out on robotic technologies, facilitating modern life by providing fast solutions, and space food with advanced sensors and cameras. The aim of the course is to discuss the production of foods expected in the future and their positive and negative aspects.

Course Content

-Introduction of new food technologies and approaches. -Awareness on sustainable food production and resources. -The role of innovation and creativity in the food industry. -Understanding the relationship between nutrition and health. -Raising awareness about food safety, ethical issues and consumer rights. -Global food problems and solution strategies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ali GÖNCÜ
Learning Outcomes
1.Introducing students to innovative technologies, methods and approaches that will be used in food production in the future.
2.Teaching how to effectively use sustainable agriculture, water use, energy resources and other resources to meet future food needs.
3.Encouragement of students to develop innovative thinking and creativity for new food products, nutritional solutions or processing methods.
4.Raising awareness about the effects of future foods on human health and the relationship between nutrition science and health.
5.Raising awareness about ethical issues related to new food technologies, food safety standards and consumers' rights.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gökırmaklı, Ç., Bayram, M. (2018). Gıda için gelecek öngörüleri: Yıl 2050. Akademik Gıda, 16(3), 351-360.
2.Odegard, I., van der Voet, E. (2014). The future of food—Scenarios and the effect on natural resource use in agriculture in 2050. Ecological Economics 97: 51-59
3.Fresco, L.O. (2009). Challenges for food system adaptation today and tomorrow. Environmental Science & Policy, 12(4), 378-385.
4.TÜBİTAK (2019), Bilim ve Teknik, Günümüzün ve Geleceğin Gıdaları, Yıl:42, Sayı:501.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting and course introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sustainable and soilless agriculture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vegetable protein preparations and mycoproteins
Week 4 - Theoretical
Alternative animal protein sources (insects)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biosensors, titanium-containing foods and nanotechnology
Week 6 - Theoretical
In vitro protein sources (Artificial meat), electronic nose and tongue
Week 7 - Theoretical
Strategies to reduce food waste
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Space and high-tech foods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Camera and sensor technologies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Artificial intelligence and smart technologies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Encapsulated foods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Edible and smart packaging
Week 14 - Theoretical
Logistics instant production, live fruit-vegetable technology
Week 15 - Theoretical
Food production and food (nutritional) tape with 3 and 4D inscriptions
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final sınavı
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%70
Assignment1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory154290
Assignment320266
Individual Work54230
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)202
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026