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Course Description
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Course Name
Food Structure & Sensory Science
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Host University
University of Queensland
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Location
Brisbane, Australia
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Area of Study
Nutrition and Food Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Recommended Prerequisite: STAT1201
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
2 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course descriptionIntroduction to the principles & applications of sensory evaluation of food; instrumental assessment of food structure; influence of food micro & macro-structure on the texture & colour of foods measured instrumentally as well as perceived sensorially.Learning ObjectivesAfter successfully completing this course you should be able to:- Understand food oral processing
- Apply the principles of sensory evaluation methods to assess the quality of food products.
- Appreciate the principles of objective colour measurement and apply these principles to assess the colour of food products.
- Appreciate the principles of objective texture measurement and apply these principles to assess the texture of food products.
- Demonstrate an ability to report in written form and orally discuss the results of food assessment by sensory and physical methods in a precise and logical manner.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of, and an acceptable level of competence in, the skills required for performing a range of sensory and physical assessment methods and reliably, including food sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory record keeping.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of experiment design and data analysis techniques, which are common in the sensory evaluation of food products.
Class Contact2 Lecture hours, 1 Tutorial hour, 3 Practical or Laboratory hoursAssessmentExercise for Food Sensory & StructuresType: QuizLearning Objectives Assessed: 2, 5, 7Due Date:Throughout SemesterWeight: 20%Task Description:Questions based on what's taught in the previous lectures. Could be short questions and/or fill in the blanks.There will be 4 quiz tests 10 mark each. This will be conducted at the start of specified lectures.AssignmentType: ReportLearning Objectives Assessed: 2, 5Due Date: End of SemesterWeight: 20%Task Description: Compile and submit a report on the sensory and physical evaluation of the assigned case studyFinal examType: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5Due Date: Examination PeriodWeight: 60%Reading: 10 minutesDuration: 120 minutesFormat: Multiple-choice, Short answer, Problem solvingTask Description: Design, analysis and practical applications of food sensory evaluations. Principles of physical assessment of foods.
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