Product Formulation 2

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course, you will be able to:
  
• Understand the science behind the cosmetic products discussed in the course.
  
• Describe the characteristics and ingredients used in formulations and reproduce some cosmetic products in a laboratory setting, and perform some of the necessary quality tests on the products.
  
• Recognize the quality control and quality assurance steps needed to produce formulated products in a commercial settings.
  
• Summarise the necessary regulatory and manufacturing processes necessary to upscale the production of cosmetic products.
  
• Describe and apply quality testing, including physical/chemical and microbial tests.
  
• Describe the common formulated agricultural products and the gain advance insight into the development and science behind these products.
  
• Consider issues around indigenous ownership and traditional use of native flora and fauna, including Tikanga Māori, into a successful formulated product design.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

	Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
	Employable, innovative and enterprising Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
	Biculturally competent and confident Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

Prerequisites

For further information see School of Product Design on the departments and faculties page .