Academic Catalog

FDE425 FOOD ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course Code: 5730425
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 4(2-4)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Food Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. HAMÝ ALPAS
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5630423 , 5730320 , 5730321 , 5730324
The course set above should be completed before taking FDE425 FOOD ENGINEERING DESIGN .

Course Content

Realistic design experience for food processing technology. Engineering ethics, responsibilities, health and safety considerations. Design and optimization of equipment used in food industry through case studies. The principles of engineering operations are extensively utilized in a design report for each case including a technical specification sheet.Teamwork is important part of the practice.