View Course ITU18

Session: November 2026
Institution: Istanbul Technical University (ITU)
Title: Alternative Proteins
Code: ITU18
Type of Course: Classic ATHENS course
Location: Istanbul Technical University
Address: ITU Ayazağa Campus
City: Istanbul
Minimum Year of Study: 1
Language of Tuition: English
Prerequisites: The course is designed for students who are interested alternative proteins. A food science background, knowledge of sustainable food production would be beneficial but not necessary.
Objectives: To demonstrate a basic knowledge on the structure, classification, isolation, analyses and nutritional properties of alternative proteins, to introduce knowledge on important alternative protein sources, to educate students to develop knowledge on functional properties of proteins.
Programme to be Followed: Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Date

16/11/2026

17/11/2026

18/11/2026

19/11/2026

20/11/2026

Session

Theoretical

Theoretical

Theoretical

Theoretical

09:30

12:00

Campus tour and the opening session

Protein Functionality

Plant Proteins, Algal Proteins

Industrial Processes Applied to Alternative Proteins

Food Applications, Sensory and Nutritional Quality

12:00

14:00

Break

Break

Break

Break

Break

Session

Theoretical

Theoretical

Theoretical

Hands-on

Hands-on

14:00

17:00

Introduction to Food Proteins:

Sources, Chemistry, Nutrition

Insect Proteins

Microbial Proteins, Cultivated Proteins

Technical visit to ITU Food Engineering Laboratories

Unsupervised Learning
Course Exam: Written exam.
Professor Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Aslı Can KARAÇA
Participating professors
EDA Estimated Start Time: 14/11/2026 15:00
Cost of EDA: 40EURO
EDA Content: On Saturday, November 14th, we are planning a "welcome event" at 15:00. "Turkish Tea/Coffee & Turkish Delight" Meeting point: ITU Ayazaga Campus.
(obligatory - the first event of European Dimension Activities, EDA fees will also be collected during this event)
On Sunday, November 15th, we are planning to go to Prince's Islands by ferry at 11:00. Meeting point: Kabataş Pier. The event will include orienteering and a guided tour of the island with snacks. (obligatory - the second event of European Dimension Activities)

*Alternative plans will be available depending on the weather conditions.

On Wednesday, November 18th, we are planning a traditional dinner at the restaurant at 19.00. (obligatory - the last event of European Dimension Activities) - FAREWELL DINNER !

More detailed information will be provided in due course.
Categories: Food processing Personal skills and development