Sensory Science and Its Applications

Hospo, Food & Tourism

The study of sensory science and its applications for understanding the quality of foods and beverages, as well as the relationship between product characteristics and consumer acceptability.

NZ$1,027

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University, Lincoln

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Understand sensory perception principles

Understand the fundamental principles of sensory perception and the role of human senses in evaluating foods and beverages.

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Recognise factors influencing perception

Recognise how various factors influence the sensory perception of foods and beverages.

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Comprehend sensory evaluation techniques

Comprehend different sensory evaluation techniques, including discriminative, descriptive, and consumer methods.

What You're Signing Up For

Sensory Science and Its Applications explores the fundamental principles of sensory perception and the role of human senses in evaluating foods and beverages. The course covers factors influencing sensory perception, various sensory evaluation techniques including discriminative, descriptive, and consumer methods, and the application of these techniques to assess food and beverage products.

Course Content

  • Fundamental principles of sensory perception
  • Role of human senses in evaluating foods and beverages
  • Factors influencing sensory perception
  • Sensory evaluation techniques: discriminative, descriptive, consumer methods
  • Application of sensory evaluation techniques to food and beverage products

What you need to know first

Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance, FOOD-101

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Food Science

  • Hospitality

  • Food and Beverage Industry

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Sensory Scientist

  • Food Quality Analyst

  • Product Development Analyst