Course Information

Course Information

Course Title	Code	Semester	L+U Hour	Credits	ECTS
FOOD SAFETY	THUS1007	4. Semester	2 + 0	2.0	3.0

Prerequisites

None

Language of Instruction	English
Course Level	Bachelor's Degree
Course Type	Elective
Mode of delivery
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Goals	The main aim of the course is to give students basic information about food safety. Food Safety requires careful examination of each stage in the food chain, starting from the raw material until it reaches the consumer, and the implementation of control measures. Despite the various practices and legal regulations made in many countries to make food safer, millions of people are exposed to foodborne diseases every year due to the consumption of contaminated foods. All these stages will be taught to students in detail. The relationship between food safety and food security will also be examine.
Course Content	The main aim of the course is to give students basic information about food safety. Food Safety requires careful examination of each stage in the food chain, starting from the raw material until it reaches the consumer, and the implementation of control measures. Despite the various practices and legal regulations made in many countries to make food safer, millions of people are exposed to foodborne diseases every year due to the consumption of contaminated foods. All these stages will be taught to students in detail. The relationship between food safety and food security will also be examine.
Learning Outcomes	1) EU and Turkish food safety system will be learned comparatively 2) Food safety and food security concepts and food chain approach will be learned 3) Food labeling and nutrition health claims will be learned