Packaging Science

Course focuses on the materials, uses, function and production processes of packaging. Topics will include an industry overview and related applications. Also, the historical, societal and technological drivers of packaging and how an end-user of packaging decides on the product/package combination they use for their product and the impact these choices make on the market success of a product.

Will focus on major packaging materials, properties, economics and their packaging applications. Specific issues related to packaging composition and form will be addressed.

Covers packaging methods, materials, forms and strategies used for consumer products. Teams will prepare a packaging plan with associated mock-ups for a proposed consumer product.

Examines the evolution of modern society and its relationship to packaging, technology and both real and assumed environmental concerns.

Study of major technical, safety and legislative issues involved in modern food packaging practices. Physical and chemical properties of food packaging materials. Survey of modern packaging techniques for various food types.

Covers powerful computer tools applicable to the packaging industry. Topics include label design, bar code technology, spreadsheet programming, 3D package design and distribution efficiency analysis.

Covers topics of containment, protection and preservation related to transporting and delivery of packages.

Study of operations and machinery used in modern packaging lines. Topics include high-speed forming, filling, sealing, labeling, check weighing, inspection, coding, palletizing and shipping.

Presents major decoration methods used for packaging. Specific lab team projects will prepare and execute the decoration of a cylindrical package or container from concept to a decorated item.

Will use modern lab instruments and procedures employed for packaging, will solve problems from the packaging industry.

Special problems in Packaging Science.

Lectures, laboratory and/or special projects.