2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5155M Sensory Science
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Prof Bronislaw Wedzicha
Email: b.l.wedzicha@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc in a Science Subject.Module replaces
FOOD5150MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To introduce the factors influencing sensory perception and food choice, methods of assessment of sensory perception and instrumental analysis of colour and texture, and their significance for product development methodology.Syllabus
Molecular structure and the sensory perception of taste. Measurement of colour and texture. Methods of subjective assessment and their relationship to objective measurements. Psychology of food choice. Statistical methods relevant to sensory measurement analysis and food product optimisation.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Laboratory | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
Workshop | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
16 hours: reading for lectures;12 hours: laboratory reports;
7 hours: exercises from workshop;
20 hours: preparation of case study:
25 hours: preparation and examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance at lectures, from laboratory report and case study.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Case Study | Individual case study and essay - continuous assessment | 30.00 |
In-course Assessment | Laboratory class work - continuous assessment | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/07/2009
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