Course: The Principles of Sensory ASS

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Course title The Principles of Sensory ASS
Course code TUTP/TP2ZA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šenkýřová Jana, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Adámek Richard, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Lazárková Zuzana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to sensory evaluation, basic terms. 2. Arrangement of sensory laboratory, principles of sensory evaluation of food. 3. Human perception in sensory analysis. 4. Assessors training. 5. Methods in sensory analysis I. (discrimination tests and ranking). 6. Methods in sensory analysis II. (scale tests). 7. Methods in sensory analysis III. (profile tests, consumer tests, instrumental methods).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises
  • Home preparation for classes - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterise the main principles of sensory assessment
characterise the main principles of sensory assessment
describe the requirements for a sensory workplace
describe the requirements for a sensory workplace
explain the training of sensory assessors
explain the training of sensory assessors
explain the importance of the human senses in sensory assessment
explain the importance of the human senses in sensory assessment
characterise the basic methods used in sensory analysis
characterise the basic methods used in sensory analysis
Skills
carry out sensory evaluation of basic tastes using a comparative test
carry out sensory evaluation of basic tastes using a comparative test
carry out sensory evaluation of colour samples using a ranking test
carry out sensory evaluation of colour samples using a ranking test
perform sensory evaluation of fragrances using a descriptive test
perform sensory evaluation of fragrances using a descriptive test
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Didactic test
Didactic test
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • BOWMAN, L. Food Chemistry: Sensory Analysis and Mechanisms. New York: Syrawood Publishing House, 2016. ISBN 978-1-68286-087-8.
  • Buňka, F., Hrabě, J., Vospěl, B. Senzorická analýza potravin I. Vyd. 2.. Zlín: Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7318-887-0.
  • LAWLESS, H. T., HEYMANN, H. Sensory Evaluation of Food: Principles and Practices. Gaithersburg: Aspen Publisher, 1999. ISBN 978-1-4757-6499-4.
  • POKORNÝ, J. Metody senzorické analýzy potravin a stanovení senzorické jakosti, vyd. 2. dopl.. Praha: Ústav zemědělských a potravinářských informací, 1997. ISBN 978-80-8512-060-7.
  • POKORNÝ, J., VALENTOVÁ, H., PUDIL, F. Senzorická analýzy potravin - laboratorní cvičení. Brno : MZLU, 1997. ISBN 80-7157-283-7.


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