PROD233-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Chemical and Healthcare Product Formulation 1A

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

Systematic specification of product characteristics in the context of desired functionality, consumer perception and behaviour. Tikanga Maori and other indigenous protocols for inclusive partnership when working with native flora and fauna. Market research, product testing and assessment methods. Preliminary economic feasibility analysis. Fundamentals of toxicological and allergenic response testing.

Prerequisites

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 11:00 Psychology - Sociology 210
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 11:00 - 13:00 Psychology - Sociology 210
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 11:00 - 13:00 Len Lye 201 Computer Lab 2
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00 West 230 Formulation Lab (24/2-24/3, 12/5-26/5)
West 213A (21/4-5/5)
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Packaging Assignment 20%
Rheology Lab Report 10%
CAD Tutorial/Labs 15%
In Design Tutorial/Labs 15%
Final Exam 40%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,038.00

* 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 on the departments and faculties page .

All PROD233 Occurrences

  • PROD233-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026