Introduction to Sensory and Consumer Science

Description

Sensory and Consumer Science play an integral part in the commercial success of manufactured food products. This module critically evaluates the role of sensory and consumer science in marketing, product development, quality assurance. It appraises the forces impacting consumer acceptance and food choice from a sensory perspective. Students will apply sensory training and testing techniques in numerous sensory assessment situations.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Appraise the forces impacting consumer acceptance and food choice from a sensory perspective.

  2. Critically evaluate sensory analysis concepts, techniques and theories.

  3. Apply sensory evaluation techniques in sensory assessment situations.

  4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and abilities such as communications, problem solving and team work skills.

  5. Articulate the role of consumer science research in the new food product development sector.

Credits
05
% Coursework 50%
% Final Exam 50%