Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainability in Food Processing
Course Code: GMP536
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 teach students the concept of sustainability in Food Engineering applications and to inform students about current trends related to the subject.

Course Content

The concept of sustainability and its applications in the food industry, waste management, risk analysis in the sustainable food chain, energy use in food processing and reduction strategies

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of sustainable food systems
2.To define sustainability related problems, interpreting and evaluating data
3.To gain the ability to generate knowledge by integrating the use of resources, quality, efficiency and sustainability goals in the field of sustainable food systems
4.To be able to produce solutions for the problems in food systems, to offer original solutions within the scope of environmental awareness and sustainability
5.To be able to follow the literature on sustainability and to transfer the information obtained orally or in writing
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tiwari, B. K., Norton, T., & Holden, N. M. (Eds.). (2013). Sustainable food processing. John Wiley & Sons
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Current Concepts in Sustainable Food Processing
Week 2 - Theoretical
Energy Usage and Reduction Strategies in Food Processing
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sustainable Cold Chain
Week 4 - Theoretical
Environmental Sustainability in Food Processing
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable Cleaning and Sanitation in Food Industry
Week 6 - Theoretical
Water Usage and Reduction Strategies in Food Processing
Week 7 - Theoretical
Waste Management in Food Industry
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sustainable Packaging Systems
Week 9 - Theoretical
Risk Analysis in Sustainable Food Chain
Week 10 - Theoretical
Food Processing Applications: Sustainability Studies in Dairy Processing (Representative Sector
Week 11 - Theoretical
Food Processing Applications: Sustainability Studies in Dairy Processing (Representative Sector)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sustainability in Food Supply Network
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainable Food Consumption
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainable Food Consumption
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
1
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
2
2
4
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026