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On successful completion of this module student will be able to
• Discuss how the human sense organs function
• Distinguish between different sensory testing procedures.
• Resource and critically review relevant peer reviewed journal articles
• Plan a taste panel complying with International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO standards).
• Analyse a typical difference test dataset and prepare a sensory report explaining the consequences of the result in the context of a given sensory scenario.
• Evaluate a given product scenario, and select appropriate sensory testing and statistical analysis, making choices based on reasoned argument using information derived throughout the module
• Synthesise a structured report documenting test procedures, results analysis and conclusions, and disseminate key findings to a defined audience in a media chosen by the student.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 48 |
Specified Learning Activities | 68 |
Online Learning | 8 |
Total | 124 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment to ensure students are engaging with course material | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
The students will get individual feedback on each activity (or draft) through written/annotated feedback through the VLE and by email using rubrics. They will also have opportunities to peer review a range of different works of other students.
Name | Role |
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Mrs Angela Brennan | Tutor |
Ms Jacqueline Conway | Tutor |
Dr Emma Feeney | Tutor |
Dr Fiona Lalor | Tutor |
Ms Lauren McGuinness | Tutor |