Academic Catalog

FDE101 INTRODUCTION TO FOOD ENGINEERING

Course Code: 5730101
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 1(1-0)
ECTS Credit: 2.0
Department: Food Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ALEV BAYINDIRLI
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Scope, definition and historical development of engineering, especially food engineering. Principles of biological and physical sciences related to the food system. Introduction to structure and properties of food materials, preservation techniques and engineering aspect of food processing from harvest to packaging and distribution.