Sensory Perception Courses and Certifications

The Science of Gastronomy

176 reviews

This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Aspen Institute

Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Deepens Understanding and Mindfulness

Explore how engaging fully with our senses deepens understanding, promotes mindful living, and offers glimpses of the transcendent, based on science, philosophy, and personal experience.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Smell: The Cinderella Sense - Exploring the Underappreciated Power of Olfaction

Explore the underappreciated power of smell, its impact on memory and protection, and new insights from neurobiology and COVID-19 on its critical importance to our lives.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The 27 Senses You Didn't Know About - Exploring Human Sensory Powers

Explore the fascinating world of human senses beyond the traditional five, uncovering their roles in pain relief, fitness improvement, stress reduction, and emotional connections.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Hidden World of Animal Senses – With Ed Yong

Explore the extraordinary sensory worlds of animals, from dogs' powerful noses to bats' echolocation, revealing hidden aspects of nature and challenging our perception of reality.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Μην Ξεχνάς την Γεύση - Επανασύνδεση με τις Αισθήσεις μας

Ανακαλύψτε πώς να επανασυνδεθείτε με τις αισθήσεις σας και να εκτιμήσετε τη γεύση μέσα από την εμπειρία ενός ειδικού στον καφέ specialty.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 3: The Brain

7 reviews

Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Beer Quality: Flavor

Explore the science of beer flavor, from perception and evaluation to the molecules and chemistry behind it. Learn to quantify and modify flavors, addressing quality issues in brewing.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Essentials of Sensory Science

Explore the science of sensory perception, from physiological factors to psychological processes, and learn how to conduct sensory evaluations for various products using human senses.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Eating Our Words: What the Language of Food Reveals About History and Culture

Explore how language in food reveals insights on history, economics, and culture. From ketchup's origins to menu linguistics, uncover surprising connections between words and cuisine.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY

Explore brain-behavior connections, examining biological aspects of behavior, consciousness, and psychiatric disorders through evolutionary and physiological perspectives.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Neurobiology

Explore the brain's organization and function, from individual neurons to complex circuits enabling sensory perception. Gain insights applicable to neural networks and AI.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Mindfulness at Work: The Basics

213 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Tune into this foundational course to learn how to apply the principles of mindfulness to how you work.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Modern Aesthetics：Mechanism and Laws

Explore the neurophysiological and psychological foundations of aesthetic experiences, understanding how social life, instincts, and sensory organs shape our perception and appreciation of beauty.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NCYU)

Seeing: How the Brain Creates the Visual World

Gain insights into how we perceive sensory system input when it reaches our brains, and the factors affecting that process.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)