Information Package / Course Catalogue
Spices Technology
Course Code: GMP602
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

This course introduces commonly used spices, their production steps and storage conditions, active ingredient extraction methods from spices and their health benefits.

Course Content

Characterization and classification of spices, production of spices, commercial importance and consumption of spices, active ingredients of the spices, postharvest treatments, spices processing technologies, packaging and storage conditions, health benefits of the spices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Characterization and classification of the spices
Week 2 - Theoretical
Production, economy, and consumption
Week 3 - Theoretical
Active ingredients
Week 4 - Theoretical
Commonly used spices
Week 5 - Theoretical
Postharvest treatments
Week 6 - Theoretical
Drying, Cleaning, Sorting
Week 7 - Theoretical
Processing technologies of the spices
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ground spices
Week 9 - Theoretical
Spices extracts
Week 10 - Theoretical
Spices essences and emulsions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Spices pastes and concentrates
Week 12 - Theoretical
Essential oils
Week 13 - Theoretical
Packaging and storage
Week 14 - Theoretical
Health benefits of spices
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%15
Project1%15
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1463126
Assignment120121
Project125126
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
2
3
OÇ-2
3
2
2
3
OÇ-3
3
3
2
2
OÇ-4
3
3
2
OÇ-5
2
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026