PROD387-23S2 (C) Semester Two 2023

Special Topic

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 July 2023
End Date: Sunday, 12 November 2023
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 30 July 2023
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 1 October 2023

Description

Special Topic

PROD387 Special Topic - Modern Methods in Formulation Science

The goal of this course is to explore specialised topics beyond the core aspects of formulation science. The course will broaden student’s perspective and improve their ability to assimilate and communicate knowledge in diverse applications related to formulation science. Four equally weighted modules will be covered, namely:
1. Plant-Based Medicinal Formulations (Dr Pram Abhayawardhana)
2. Bio-Mimetic Products Through Molecular Biology (Dr Ali Nazmi)
3. Nutrition and Healthcare Beyond Planet Earth  (Dr Sarah Kessans)
4. Microencapsulation and Controlled Release (Prof Conan Fee)

Learning Outcomes

  • Learning Outcomes Module 1
  • Understand the principles of biomimetic design and how molecular biology can be used to mimic natural materials to design, synthesise and create novel products
  • Understand the basics of molecular assemblies and how molecular principles and evolution of macromolecules can be used in design process
  • Learning Outcomes Module 3
  • Be able to describe the major methods used for microencapsulation of active components including drugs, vitamins, flavour and fragrance
  • Understand the kinetics of controlled release of active components across a range of applications

Prerequisites

Subject to the approval of the Head of School.

Course Administrator

Alison Lowery

Assessment

Assessment              Weighting
Module 1                  15%
Module 2                  15%
Module 3                  15%
Module 4                  15%
Final Exam                  40%
(All modules)

Notes

This is a special optional course for students undertaking the CFD major in the Bachelor of Product Design degree. This course will meet the credit requirement for either of the technical electives (200- or 300- level plus) required for the CFD major.

The course content will expand on the breadth of material covered in other courses.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $821.00

International fee $3,750.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Product Design .

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