FDS304 Product Development (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Chemistry (CHEMI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is project based. Students will study in an integrated
fashion the development of a new food product, from idea
generation through to product launch. Issues considered include
concept development, market research, legislation, manufacturing
and quality control protocols, packaging and labelling requirements, shelf-life and sensory evaluation of the product.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: FDS304
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* have an understanding of product development in relation to overall company goals;
* have an appreciation of an integrated approach to product development;
* have a knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the various stages of product development;
* be able to integrate knowledge and skills in food science and technology, marketing, consumer study and project management in a product development project;
* be able to conduct sensory evaluation of foods;
* gained some practical experience in product development;
* have an appreciation of the issues influencing product development
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Topic 1 Introduction to product development Topic 2 Generating new product ideas Topic 3 Screening product ideas Topic 4 From product concept to reality: prototype development and scale-up Topic 5 Refining screening procedures Topic 6 The final screening: preparing for product launch Topic 7 Organisation and management of product development Topic 8 Food products of the future: issues influencing new food product development
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.