Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lipid Chemistry
Course Code: GMP514
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to give information about chemical structure of lipids found in foods and micro and macro constituents of lipids. The reactions occuring among lipid constituents will also be discussed.

Course Content

Chemical composition of lipids, lipid constituents, oil deterioration reactions, edible oils in terms of nutrition principles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Structure of lipids; fatty acids
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structure of lipids; fatty acids
Week 3 - Theoretical
Structure of lipids; triglycerides
Week 4 - Theoretical
Structure of lipids; triglycerides, phosphatides
Week 5 - Theoretical
Structure of lipids; sterols, waxes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Structure of lipids; lipochromes, antioxidants, vitamins, flavour and aroma compounds
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lipid deterioration reactions; hydrolysis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Lipid deterioration reactions; oxidation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lipid deterioration reactions; prevention of deterioration reactions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Functions of lipids; absorption and digestion
Week 11 - Theoretical
Functions of lipids; evaluation of edible oils in terms of nutrition principles
Week 12 - Theoretical
Functions of lipids; sensitive components in lipid consumption
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of projects
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation of projects
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%15
Project1%15
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment1516
Project1516
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)151
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
2
3
4
OÇ-3
3
3
2
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-5
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026