COURSE UNIT TITLE

: BASIC APPLICATIONS IN DAIRY INDUSTRY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
SÜT 1007 BASIC APPLICATIONS IN DAIRY INDUSTRY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Milk and Dairy Products Technolgy

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle Programmes (Associate's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZEKI EROL

Offered to

Milk and Dairy Products Technolgy

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental processes applied in milk and dairy product production; to provide an understanding of the scientific and technical principles of dairy technology; and to equip them with knowledge and skills regarding equipment, hygiene, and quality control practices used in dairy plants. The course also aims to enable students to comprehend the stages of dairy production from raw material procurement to the delivery of the final product to the consumer, thus preparing them to work as qualified intermediate staff in the sector.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the composition, properties, and quality criteria of milk
2   Recognizes the basic equipment used in dairy plants and explains their operating principles
3   Understands fundamental processes such as pasteurization, sterilization, and homogenization of milk
4   Summarizes the production stages of major dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream
5   Evaluates the importance of hygiene and sanitation in dairy plants
6   Applies quality control methods in milk and dairy products
7   . Identifies common problems encountered in the production process and suggests solutions
8   Reinforces theoretical knowledge with practical examples in dairy plants

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Week 1 Introduction to the dairy industry, the importance of milk, and general principles of dairy technology
2 Week 2 Composition of milk, physical and chemical properties
3 Week 3 Milk quality, raw material acceptance criteria, and quality control methods. Hygiene and sanitation in dairy plants
4 Week 4 Hygiene and sanitation in dairy plants
5 Week 5 Preliminary milk processing: filtration, separation, and standardization
6 Week 6 Pasteurization, sterilization, and homogenization processes
7 Week 7 Milk storage, transportation, and packaging techniques
8 Week 8 Fermented dairy products: production technologies of yogurt, kefir, and ayran
9 Week 9 Cheese production technology and ripening
10 Week 10 Production of butter, clotted cream, and cream
11 Week 11 Ice cream technology
12 Week 12 Milk powder and concentrated milk products
13 Week 13 Quality control in dairy products, common problems, and solutions
14 Week 14 Legislation and general review

Recomended or Required Reading

Üçüncü, M. (2005). Milk and Dairy Products Technology. Ege University Faculty of Engineering.
Tekinşen, O. C. (1997). Dairy Products Technology. Selçuk University.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture (Theoretical Classes)
Visual Presentation and Video Screening
In-Class Discussion and Q&A
Technical Visit / Plant Tour

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Vize
2 FN YarıyılsonuSınavı
3 BNS FinalsonuBaşarı Notu VZ * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 BUT Bütünleme
5 BBN BütSonuBaşarıNotu VZ * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of knowledge acquired through lectures (theoretical classes) and in-class discussions
Active participation in in-class discussions and Q&A activities
Visual presentation, video screening, and observation
Preparation of assignments/projects based on discussions

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The regulations, policies, and rules of Dokuz Eylül University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination are applied.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

zeki.erol@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday - Class hours

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for final exam 1 1 1
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparing presentations 14 1 14
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.135
LO.255553
LO.3445
LO.435
LO.5545
LO.6455
LO.7335
LO.833554

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