Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Food Safety and Hygiene GMS204 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hatice KAVUNCUOĞLU
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hatice KAVUNCUOĞLU (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to: Understand the basic principles of food safety and hygiene, Identify foodborne biological, chemical, and physical hazards, Evaluate hygiene and sanitation practices in food businesses, Analyze the effects of personnel hygiene and behavior on food safety, Apply HACCP principles.
Course Content This course covers the basic principles of food safety and hygiene, foodborne hazards, and contamination routes. Personal hygiene, sanitation practices, safe food handling, and storage conditions are addressed. In addition, food safety management is examined within the framework of HACCP principles, ISO 22000, and relevant legislation.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course: Concepts of food safety and hygiene, their importance, and basic definitions. Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.