Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
FGM629-18LIPID CHEMISTRYCompulsory116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To give information about chemical structure, properties, functions and metabolism of the components in lipids structure.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sümeyye ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes
1Have knowledge about the chemical structure and properties of the components in the structure of lipids.
2Have knowledge about changes in chemical structure during processing in oils.
3Have information about the importance of lipids in terms of human metabolism.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Food Chemistry
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Structure and functions of minor and major components of lipids structure, biosynthesis of lipids and lipids, emulsions and emulsifiers in foods, peroxidation of lipids, changes in chemical structure during processing in oils, effects of lipids on physiology and health
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Structure, composition and classification of lipids
2Chemical and physical properties of lipids
3Biosynthesis of lipids and lipids in food
4Structure and synthesis of fatty acids
5Minor components in lipids
6Emulsions and emulsifiers
7Processing of oils
8Midterm exam
9Free radicals and oxidation
10Hydroperoxide formation; Peroxidation of lipids
11Prooxidants and antioxidants
12Chemical changes in oils by thermal oxidation
13Chemical changes in oils with photooxidation
14Physiology of lipids and its effects on health
15Physiology of lipids and its effects on health
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Akoh, C.C., Min, D. B.; 2002, Food lipids: Chemistry, nutrition and biotechnology, Marcel Dekker Inc. New York 2. Başoğlu F. ; 2017, Yemeklik Yağ Teknolojisi, Dora Yayıncılık, Bursa 3. Belitz, H.-D., Grosch, W., Schieberle, P.; 2008, Lehrbuch der Lebensmittelchemie, Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7856
Individual Study for Final Examination6636
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)179
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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