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Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program 

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Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program
 at 
UC Davis 
Overview

Duration

12 months

Total fee

7.70 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program
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Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program
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UC Davis 
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Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program
 at 
UC Davis 
Course details

Who should do this course?

Early-stage sensory scientists who want practical skills to advance their career

Business people who need foundational knowledge to communicate effectively with sensory scientists

Mid-career professionals seeking the academic background to complement their work experience

Experienced professionals looking to learn the latest methods, techniques and business applications

What are the course deliverables?

Physiological and psychological bases for sensory evaluation and consumer testing

Methods, theories and approaches used in sensory evaluation and consumer testing

Tools for managing sensory evaluation resources and activities and their interaction with other business units

Research techniques and frameworks for understanding consumer behavior

Applied business skills to advance sensory initiatives and develop successful new products

Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program
 at 
UC Davis 
Curriculum

Foundations of Sensory Science

Introduction to Sensory Science

The Senses: Taste–Gustation

The Senses: Olfaction and Tactile

The Senses: Vision and Audition

The Senses and the Brain

Scaling

Discrimination Theory and Testing Methods

Signal Detection and the R-Index

Labs and Procedures

 

Sensory Evaluation Methods

Introduction

Statistics

Thresholds

Difference Tests

Scaling

Descriptive Analysis

Descriptive Analysis Methods

 

Consumer Testing Methods

Introduction

History

Terminology

Consumer testing vs. market research

Types of consumer tests

Settings for consumer tests

Applications of consumer tests

 

Applications of Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Principles

Product Development Principles

Quality Control and Stability Testing

Product Improvement

New Product Development

Product Optimization

Post Marketing Audits

Extended Use Testing

Advertising Claims

Resources and Issues in Sensory Science and Consumer Testing

The Future of Sensory Science and Consumer Testing

 

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