Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sensory Evaluation Techniques in Milk and Milk Products
Course Code: ZST506
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to educate students in the field of sensory science by providing the basics of sensory evaluation techniques.

Course Content

Introduction to sensory evaluation, organization and operation of a sensory evaluation program, scales used in sensory evaluation, designs of experiments, discrimination testing, descriptive analysis, affective testing.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ali GÖNCÜ
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about the importance of sensory analysis, sensory quality characteristics of foods, presentation during sensory analysis and sensory analysis laboratories.
2.Sensory analysis methods, having the ability to create a scale that can be used in sensory analysis
3.Having the skills to organize the sensory analysis panel alone or in group work
4.Having the ability to determine sensory methods in accordance with the purpose
5.Having the ability to interpret sensory analysis results
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altuğ Onoğur, T. ve Elmacı, Y., 2011. Gıdalarda Duyusal Değerlendirme. Sidaş Medya Ltd. Şti. Yayın No . 010-1B
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is sensory analysis? Why is it important?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Food quality and sensory Quality Characteristics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Properties of sensory analysis laboratory, product and panel controls
Week 4 - Theoretical
Selection of panelists for sensory analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factors which effect panel
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Difference tests
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Difference tests
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Difference tests
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Scales used in sensory analsis
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Scales used in sensory analsis
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Flavour profile analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Texture profile analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Using sensory analysis in the studies of consumer preference
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
Using sensory analysis in the studies of consumer preference
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice1462112
Assignment110414
Midterm Examination1257
Final Examination1257
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)196
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
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