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FOOD DESIGN AND SENSORY ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GAS224 FOOD DESIGN AND SENSORY ANALYSIS 4 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. SEMA AYDIN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to provide the students with a general knowledge on the importance of basic flavors, food formulations and sensory analysis in gastronomy. In addition, both the product development and the differences in the products to distinguish the sensory analysis techniques can use to train tasters.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of this course includes basic flavors, food formulations, importance of sensory analysis in terms of gastronomy science, sensory analysis principles and analysis panel design, factors affecting sensory analysis panel design, used scales and flavor profile analysis, texture profile analysis, determination of consumer preferences.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the differences in sensory properties of foods prepared with different formulations.
Apply sensory analysis when selecting appropriate food formulations in new product development.
Develop food formulations by comparing sensory analysis results.
Revise the formulation by using the quality characteristics of the foods to solve the problem in the prescription.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading literature Description of the course plan, purpose and contents, sensory properties of foods Explanation, Discussion
2 Reading literature Basic tastes, characteristics of taste and odor components Explanation, Tasting
3 Reading literature Test Chamber, Product and Panel Control in Sensory Analysis Laboratory Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
4 Reading literature Panelist Selection in Sensory Evaluation and Factors Affecting Panel Size, Sample preparation in sensory analysis, Preparation of tasting cabinets Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
5 Literature research Error types, differential tests: triangle test and application Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
6 Literature research Binary triple test and application Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
7 Literature research Paired comparison test and application, sorting test and application Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature research Mid-term exam preparatory work Homework presentations, Explanation, Discussion
10 Reading literature Scoring and sorting test and applications, scales used in sensory evaluation Explanation, Discussion Group Works, Tasting
11 Reading literature Hedonic scale method and application, profile tests Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
12 Reading literature Tissue Profile Analysis, flavor profile analysis and application Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
13 Reading literature Use of Sensory Tests in Consumer Preference Studies Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
14 Reading literature Implementation of a Program for Sensory Evaluation in Food Enterprises Explanation, Question and Answer, Tasting
15 Reading literature Final exam preparatory work Explanation, Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Candoğan, K., Barbosa-Cánovas, G., Carkcioglu, E. (2017). Edible Films and Coatings: Sensory AspectsIn book: Edible Films and Coatings: Fundamentals and ApplicationsChapter:26 Ed.: María Pilar Montero García, M. Carmen Gómez-Guillén, M. Elvira López-Caballero, Gustavo V. Barbosa-Cánovas. CRC Press, 598s.
Durlu-Özkaya, F., Coşansu, S., Ayhan, K. 2013. Her Yönüyle Gıda, Sidas Ltd. Şti, İzmir.
İnanlı A.G., Özpolat E., Emir Çoban Ö., Karaton N. (2010). Journal of FisheriesSciences.com.Marine edilmiş hamsi balığının (engraulis encrasicolus l., 1758) kimyasal bileşimi ve farklı soslarda duyusal değerlendirilmesi.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
3
2
Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
2
2
Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.
3
2
Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
4
2
Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
4
3
Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
3
4
Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
1
2
They carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
3
3
They organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.
4
2
Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.
4
2
They organize activities related to the field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.
3
2
Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
2
3
Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 6 5 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 5 25
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 155
Total Workload of the Course Unit 155
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0