Courses & Units
Product Development and Innovation KSM603
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the principals of new product development and innovative technologies as applied to seafood. Students will learn about the utilisation of the catch/harvest and seafood by-products. They will be able to apply product development principles and practices to produce nutritious and quality food. Topics will include attributes of food products, principals of product development, packaging methodologies, novel products, food safety, sensory evaluation, quality maintenance and assessment, shelf-life determination and topical issues in new product development.
Summary
| Unit name | Product Development and Innovation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM603 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Professor Mark Tamplin |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Graduates of this unit will be able to: Plan, develop and evaluate the principles and process for producing new seafood products.
- Analyse and evaluate the functional properties of existing seafood products.
- Produce wholesome, nutritious, seafood products of appropriate quality for the seafood industry.
- Determine appropriate production, packaging, labelling and statutory requirements and techniques to preserve and present new seafood products.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Test or quiz (100%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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