Information Package / Course Catalogue
Food Sensory Analysis
Course Code: GT258
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The learning of food sensory characteristics and sensory analysis methods for the students.

Course Content

Food sensory characteristics, history af sensory analysis, the puprose os sensory analysis, panalists selection and panel formation, the preparation of panel sample, the sensory analysis methods, difference tests, quality-quantity tests

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Engin YARALI
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the importance of food sensory characteristics
2.To understand the selection and teachin of panelists
3.To understanding the importance of consumers' emotional preferences in buying food
4.To knows the preparation of panel samples
5.Knows the sensory analysis methods
6.Knows to report sensory test results
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gıdalarda Duyusal Değerlendirme. Tomris Altuğ, T, Elmacı, Y. 2011. Sidas Medya Ltd. Şti. İzmir. ISBN:978-9944-5660-8-7.
2.Milli Eğitim bakanlığı ders notları. Duyusal Test Teknikleri. 2014. http://hbogm.meb.gov.tr/modulerprogramlar/kursprogramlari/gida/m oduller/DuyusalTestTeknikleri.pdf.
4.Duyusal değerlendirmede sonuca güveni etkileyen faktörler. Gönül, M. 1983. Gıda Dergisi, No:6. Kasım-Aralık, 287-295.
5.Lecturer Notes (Öğr.Gör.Dr.Engin YARALI)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The food sensory charactaeirsitcs
Week 2 - Theoretical
The food appearance, kinesthetic and flavor characteristics
Week 3 - Theoretical
The history os sensory analysis and the purpose of sensory analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical
The panel leader and selection of panelists
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factors affecting the decisions of the panelists
Week 6 - Theoretical
The identifying the four basic tastes
Week 7 - Theoretical
The preparation of panel samples and panel rooms
Week 8 - Theoretical
The sensory analysis methods (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The one sample evaluation. Tge difference testst
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Dual test. Dual-triple test. Paired comparison test.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Triangle tests. Quality-quantity tests.
Week 12 - Theoretical
The ranking and scoring tests
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Hedonic scale test. Profile tests
Week 14 - Theoretical
Tissue and lezet profile tests. Robinson packaging test.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory301442
Assignment30515
Reading30515
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
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2026