To provide the students the necessary skills to develop and implement a research or design project, to analyse, report and present its findings effectively by applying the knowledge and skills accrued during their education, aimed at creating solutions to current food engineering problems.

Course Content:

Under the supervision of a faculty member, to develop and implement a research or design project that includes product or process design, or an experimental study, or a modelling study, or a survey study to assess the needs, problems, and behaviour/practices of consumers/food industry, or a sector, product or system analysis; to analyse, interpret, report and present its findings.

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Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to develop a research or design project on a current topic/issue in the field of food engineering	1a, 1b	1, 2, 12, 13	F
The ability to implement a design or research project including experimental work, survey, modelling, or product/sector/system analysis	1a, 1b, 4a, 4b	1, 2, 12, 13	F
Ability to analyse, interpret, report and present the results of the project.	4b, 7c, 7d	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to work individually, and follow instructions.	6c, 7e	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to discuss the current topics/issues in food engineering, and the ability to use knowledge and skills to create solutions using a critical approach.	8a, 8b, 11b	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to assess the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety using a critical approach.	11a	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility	9a	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to access information on professional topics utilizing appropriate resources	8b	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to follow developments in science and technology, and to assess the impacts of these developments	8a	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to communicate effectively on professional topics	7a, 7b	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G
Ability to use information technologies effectively in professional studies	4b	1, 2, 12, 13	F, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1-2	Selection of a project topic under the supervision of a faculty member	Academic, industry and scientific literature
3-4	Project design, thesis writing	Academic, industry and scientific literature
5-13	Design, experimental, modelling, survey or analysis study; thesis writing	Academic, industry and scientific literature
14	Thesis writing, presentation and defense	Academic, industry and scientific literature

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Books, academic theses, scientific peer reviewed journals, databases etc.
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	YULearn
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
In-term study	1	45
Thesis	1	25
Presentation/defense	1	25
Participation in seminars/lectures	1	5
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.	√
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,	√
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,	√
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.	√
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.	√
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.	√
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,	√
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.	√
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Meetings with project supervisor	14	1	14
Project work	14	7	98
Thesis writing	10	5	50
Presentation	1	10	10
Total Work Load			172
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6.9
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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