Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture
Information from the course leader
Dear all,
The course book Innovation management ant new product development by Trott is now available in a 7th ed., however both the 6th and the 7th ed. works well for this course.
Looking forward to meet you all soon,
Sara
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
FÖ0435-20069 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for FÖ0435
Academic year 2023/2024
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture (FÖ0435-20063)
2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture (FÖ0435-20171)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2020/2021
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture (FÖ0435-20078)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture (FÖ0435-20045)
2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture (FÖ0435-20005)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
FÖ0435 Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture, 15.0 Credits
Produktutveckling och innovationssystem inom trädgårdsområdetSubjects
Horticultural Science Business Administration Business Administration Horticultural scienceEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
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| Single module | 15.0 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Enrolled to the Horticultural Science – Master’s Programme or knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, including 60 credits in Natural Science or 60 credits in Social Science, and English 6.Objectives
The aim of the course is to theoretical knowledge in innovation management and product development processes, with application on horticultural and agricultural firms.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
explain and analyze how innovation processes, different developmental strategies and product development, within the horticultural sector, can be implemented based on long-term sustainability perspectives,
describe and to give an account of knowledge- and innovation systems, with application to the horticultural sector,
discuss systems thinking and show ability to integrate several different system perspectives (e.g. innovation system, knowledge system, product development system, firm/organization system),
explain the concepts circular economy and biobased economy and how these principles may be applied within the horticultural area.
Content
The course focus on:
theory in innovation processes and product development.
methods to analyse user needs, wants and demand.
how innovation- and developmental processes can be linked with focus on end users´ needs, wants and demand.
how product- and innovation projects can be planned, performed and led.
to analyse problems and suggest sustainable developmental strategies in order to reach long term sustainability goals.
theories on learning organisations.
oral and written communication directed towards different target groups.
Three dimensions provide and overall and central starting point; 1. The firm´s internal processes, 2. The sectorial system (the horticultural industry) and 3. An expanded perspective that includes social, economic and ecological factors that affect long-term sustainability.
Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are compulsory.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
To pass the course, passed written and oral assignments as well as participation in the compulsory activities are required.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of People and Society
Cooperating departments:
Grading criteria
Grading criteria for the course Fö0435 - Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture
Objective:
The aim of the course is to theoretical knowledge in innovation management and product development processes, with application on horticultural and agricultural firms.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- explain and analyze how innovation processes, different developmental strategies and product development, within the horticultural sector, can be implemented based on long-term sustainability perspectives,
- describe and to give an account of knowledge- and innovation systems, with application to the horticultural sector,
- discuss systems thinking and show ability to integrate several different system perspectives (e.g. innovation system, knowledge system, product development system, firm/organization system),
- explain the concepts circular economy and biobased economy and how these principles may be applied within the horticultural area.
The course consists of seven mandatory exercises: Grades
- 1: A written individual report (IMS) F or 3
- 2: A written individual report (IMS) F or 3
- 3: A written individual report (VF) F, 3, 4 or 5
- 4: Written individual report (VSB) F, 3, 4 or 5
- 5: Oral presentation and written report (BT) F or 3
- 6: Individual written report (IMS) F, 3, 4 or 5
- 7: Plan and implement one student lecture (IMS) F or 3
Mandatory course elements: Presentations of exercises, field-trips, quizzes, workshops, seminars and participate in 4/5 student lectures.
The final grade is based on all exercises and mandatory parts included in the course.
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Grading scale |
Learning goal 1: explain and analyze how innovation processes, different developmental strategies and product development, within the horticultural sector, can be implemented based on long-term sustainability perspectives, |
Learning goal 2: describe and to give an account of knowledge- and innovation systems, with application to the horticultural sector, |
Learning goal 3: discuss systems thinking and show ability to integrate several different system perspectives (e.g. innovation system, knowledge system, product development system, firm/organization system), |
Learning goal 4: explain the concepts circular economy and biobased economy and how these principles may be applied within the horticultural area. |
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3 - pass |
The student has shown a goodability to: - explain and analyze innovation processes - describe different developmental strategies and product development - suggest methods and tools that can be used - discuss and problematize innovation processes and product development within the horticultural sector - problematize the concepts of innovation and product development in relation to long-term sustainability perspectives
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The student has shown a goodability to: - describe and give an account of knowledge- and innovations systems, with application to the horticultural sector - problematize the concepts knowledge- and innovations-systems in a horticultural context |
The student has shown a good ability to: -discuss the meanings of systems thinking -describe different systems such as innovation system, knowledge system, product development system and firm/organization system - describe how different system perspectives may interact and effect each other
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The student has shown a goodability to: - Describe the concepts of circular economy and biobased economy - Apply the concepts of circular economy and biobased economy to the horticultural sector |
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4 – pass with credit |
The student has shown a very goodability to: - explain and analyze innovation processes - describe different developmental strategies and product development - discuss and problematize innovation processes and product development within the horticultural sector - problematize the concepts of innovation and product development in relation to long-term sustainability perspectives
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The student has shown a very good ability to: -describe and give an account of knowledge- and innovations systems, with application to the horticultural sector -problematize these concepts in a horticultural context |
The student has shown a very goodability to: -discuss the meanings of systems thinking -describe different systems such as innovation system, knowledge system, product development system and firm/organization system - describe how different system perspectives may interact and effect each other
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5 – pass with distinction |
The student has shown an excellentability to: - explain and analyze innovation processes - describe different developmental strategies and product development - discuss and problematize innovation processes and product development within the horticultural sector - problematize the concepts of innovation and product development in relation to long-term sustainability perspectives |
The student has shown an excellent ability to: -describe and give an account of knowledge- and innovations systems, with application to the horticultural sector -problematize these concepts in a horticultural context |
The student has shown an excellentability to: -discuss the meanings of systems thinking -describe different systems such as innovation system, knowledge system, product development system and firm/organization system - describe how different system perspectives may interact and effect each other
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Litterature list
- Innovation management and new product development Författare: Paul Trott ISBN: 978-1-292-13342-3 or 978-1-292-25152-3 Kommentar: Dear all,
The course book Innovation management ant new product development by Trott is now available in a 7th ed., however both the 6th and the 7th ed. works well for this course.
Looking forward to meet you all soon,
Sara