Course: Sensory analysis

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Course title Sensory analysis
Course code KKZP/SAP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pexová Kalinová Jana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bedrníček Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Samková Eva, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Jirotková Dana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction - definition of sensory analysis, principles of sensory analysis. 2. Senses - anatomy and function of sensual receptors, sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch, non-traditional senses. 3. Sensual perception and factors affecting perception. 4. Psychometrics and psychophysics (the psychological basis of sensory analysis). 5. Assessor in sensory evaluation. 6. Sensory analysis laboratory. 7. Methods of the sensory analysis. 8. - 14. Sensory evaluation of selected agricultural and food products (potatoes, fruits and vegetable, bread, pasta, milk, meat, egg, etc.).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 32 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 46 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course provides students with knowledge concerning the principles and methods of sensorial analysis, basic terms, and requirements for sensorial analysis, anatomy, and functions of sensorial receptors, as well as factors influencing sensorial assessment. Students are given the opportunity to practice a range of sensorial methods in order to develop their abilities in experimental design and sensorial data analysis.
Knowledge of basic principles and methods of sensory evaluation and sensual perception; knowledge of sensory quality of plant and animal products; ability to design a sensory evaluation.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

attend the exercises and seminars; presentations on selected topics; design of experimental sensory evaluation for selected product;
Recommended literature
  • Ingr, I. et al. Senzorická analýza potravin. Brno, MENDELU, 2007.
  • Neumann R. a kol. Senzorické skúmanie potravín. Bratislava: Alfa, 1990. ISBN 80-05-00612-8.
  • Pokorný, J. et al. Senzorická analýza potravin.. Praha, VŠCHT, 1998.
  • Pokorný, J. Metody senzorické analýzy potravin a stanovení senzorické jakosti. ÚZPI Praha, 1993.
  • Samková, E., Hasoňová, L., Jirotková, D., Konečný, R., Marešová, I., Smetana, P. Zpracování a hodnocení potravinových surovin. Praktická cvičení. 1. vyd.. Č. Budějovice: JU ZF, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7394-489-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Products´ Quality (2017) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter