Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ASC135Food Hygiene And Safety3+0+03507.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Cooking
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim is to enable students to learn fundamental concepts related to food hygiene and safety, apply hygiene and sanitation rules in the kitchen environment, prevent foodborne risks, and conduct safe production processes in accordance with professional standards. Furthermore, it aims to raise students' awareness of occupational health and safety, environmental consciousness, waste management, and sustainable kitchen practices.
Course Content The course covers concepts of food hygiene and sanitation, microorganisms and their growth conditions in food, foodborne illnesses, personal hygiene rules, kitchen hygiene practices, cross-contamination and prevention methods, proper food storage conditions, the HACCP system, occupational health and safety practices, cleaning and disinfection processes, waste management, environmental awareness, and sustainable kitchen practices. Additionally, practical studies and case analyses are conducted to ensure hygiene standards in the kitchen environment.
Course Methods and Techniques Sınav uygulamalarında yarıyıl sınavına vize konuları dahil edilmektedir.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Elif YILDIZ TOHUMCU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Basic Kitchen Techniques and Management
Food Additives
Food and Personnel Hygiene
Food Science and Technology
Course Notes Prof. Dr. Sıdıka Bulduk- Nutrition Principles and Menu Planning
T.C. ANADOLU ÜNİVERSİTESİ YAYINI NO: 3212 AÇIKÖĞRETİM FAKÜLTESİ YAYINI NO: 2083
Documents Kılıçhan, R., Erciyes Üniversitesi, Turizm Fakültesi, Gastronomi Turizmi: Türkiyede'ki Güncel Destinasyonlar Kurgun, H., Özşeker, D., B., 2016. Gastronomi (Kavramlar, Uygulamalar, Uluslararası Mutfaklar, Reçeteler) Ve Turizm, Detay Yayıncılık Kozak, N. Ve Diğerleri, 2015. Genel Turizm, Detay Yayıncılık Bozok, D. Ve Diğerleri, 2017. Gastronomi Üzerine Araştırmalar, Detay Yayıncılık

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %20
Education %0
Science %0
Health %10
Field %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 3 3
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 117

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It explains food hygiene and sanitation rules and implements safe working practices in the kitchen environment.
2 By analyzing foodborne risks, it implements appropriate measures regarding cross-contamination, personal hygiene, and storage processes.
3 In accordance with food safety standards, kitchen equipment, tools, and work areas are used in a hygienic manner.
4 It evaluates waste management and sustainable hygiene practices in accordance with occupational health, environmental awareness, and ethical values.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Concepts of Food Safety
2 Food and Staff Hygene
3 Sanitation
4 Foodborne Ilness
5 Food Legistation
6 Haccp- Hazard Analysis for Critical Control Points
7 HACCP- Hazard Analysis for Critical Control Points
8 Midterm Exam
9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RELATED TO THE BASIC CONCEPTS
10 Reasons of deterioration of nutrients
11 Food Additives
12 Food safety management systems
13 Food Safety Management-2
14 Reason of Food Contamination
15 General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 2 5 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 5
C1 2 5 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 5
C2 2 5 2 4 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 5
C3 3 5 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 4 1 4 5
C4 2 5 3 1 3 2 2 4 5 2 1 2 5

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