Information Package

Master's of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts without Thesis

GMS522

DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD AND SENSORY ANALYSIS IN GASTRONOMY

Course Code
GMS522
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can conduct an idea about sensory analysis in foods.
  2. Analyze how to evaluate food sensually.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course introduces the analysis methods applied to measure the sensory properties of food (taste, texture, aroma, appearance), sensory panel methods, taste, flavor, aroma development efforts and statistical evaluation of analysis results.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Principles of sensory analysis
2nd Week Principles of sensory analysis
3rd Week Structure of sensory organs and their roles in perception
4th Week Sensory qualities of foods
5th Week İntroduction to sensory testing methods of foodstuffs (descriptive, discriminative, preference tests) I
6th Week İntroduction of sensory testing methods of foodstuffs (descriptive, discriminative, preference tests) II
7th Week Factors affecting sensory measurements
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Preparation and control of samples and test rooms for sensory analysis
10th Week Preparation and control of samples and test rooms for sensory analysis
11th Week Selection and training of panelists for sensory analysis
12th Week Selection and training of panelists for sensory analysis
13th Week Determination of threshold value
14th Week Applications of sensory test methods in laboratory and considerations in practice
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Altuğ, T. & Elmacı, Y. (2011). Gıdalarda Duyusal Değerlendirme. Sidas Yayıncılık, İzmir.
2. Yetim, H. & Kesmen, Z. (2009). Gıda Analizleri. Erciyes Üniversitesi, Ders Yayınları.
3. Altuğ Onogur, T. & Elmacı, Y. (2011). Gıda Kalite Sağlama. Sidas Yayıncılık, İzmir.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Presentation (including preperation) 1 3 3
Field Research 1 3 3
Article Presentation 1 3 3
Total Work Load285
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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