Sensory Science: The Senses
Explore human sensory capabilities through taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing in this comprehensive introduction to sensory science fundamentals.
Explore human sensory capabilities through taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing in this comprehensive introduction to sensory science fundamentals.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundations of Sensory Science Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the five primary senses
Analyze taste perception and adaptation mechanisms
Explore olfactory system function and dysfunction
Examine visual processing and optical illusions
Investigate auditory perception and its role in sensory evaluation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.4 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fascinating world of human senses, covering taste, olfaction, tactile senses, vision, and audition. Students learn about the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of each sense, understanding how sensory information is transmitted to and processed by the brain. Through practical activities and expert podcast discussions, learners gain hands-on experience in assessing sensory phenomena like taste adaptation and olfactory dysfunction.
Taste: Gustation
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Olfaction and Tactile, Part 1
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Olfaction and Tactile, Part 2
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Visual and Audition
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Sensory Science
Rebecca N. Bleibaum, M.A., is a distinguished figure in the field of sensory and consumer research, boasting over 35 years of experience. She serves as the Chief Sensory Officer at Dragonfly SCI and has held significant roles, including past Chair for ASTM E-18 on Sensory Evaluation. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with the UC Davis Extension Outstanding Service Award in 2016. Bleibaum is a co-author of the widely used textbook Sensory Evaluation Practices (Fifth Edition, 2021) and has edited key publications such as the ASTM International Manual 13 on Descriptive Analysis Testing. Her academic credentials include a B.S. from U.C. Davis and an M.A. in Physiological Psychology and Psychophysics from Washington University.
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