PKGSC 601 Packaging Machinery 3(3,0) Systematic study of machinery used to form, fill, seal, laminate, combine, and print continuous and automated packaging lines and auxiliary material handling equipment, including principles of machine design, operation, selection, and specification. Preq: PKGSC 204, PHYS 207, or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 604 Mechanical Properties of Packages and Principles of Package Evaluation 3(3,0) Study of the mechanical properties of packages and principles and standard methods (ASTM, TAPPI) of determining these properties. Evaluation of functional properties of packages including shock and vibration isolation. Preq: PHYS 207, PKGSC 204, or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 616 Application of Polymers in Packaging 3(2,3) Detailed study of polymer chemistry and polymerization technology. Emphasis is on polymers which are significant in packaging. Study includes polymer morphology, rheology, physical properties, and processing methods. Preq: PKGSC 204, 206; CH 201 or 223; PHYS 207; or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 620 Package Design and Development 3(3,0) Relationship between packaging and the marketing of consumer goods. Study of the various principles and methods practiced in developing packages, methods used to coordinate package development activities including interfacing with product development, manufacturing, marketing, and purchasing. Preq: PHYS 207, PKGSC 404 or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 630 Converting for Flexible Packaging 3(2,3) Study of materials, methods, processes, and equipment used in converting web materials for flexible packaging. Laboratory provides hands-on experience preparing and operating pilot-scale converting equipment. Preq: PKGSC 416 or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 640 Packaging for Distribution 3(3,0) Fundamentals of distribution packaging technology, emphasizing product protection and lowest cost, including related issues of shipping methods through manufacturing to point of sale cycle. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 654 Package Evaluation Laboratory 2(0,6) Laboratory experiments to determine properties of packaging materials and to evaluate the performance of packages including shipping tests (shock and vibration); operation of standard testing apparatus; industry-recognized test methods and standards. Preq: PKGSC 404 or consent of instructor
PKGSC 664 Food Packaging Systems 3(3,0) Characteristics and application of various materials and systems used in the packaging of foods. Engineering properties of the materials and methods used to measure properties are emphasized. Consideration is given to packaging systems for specific food applications. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 666 Food Packaging Systems Laboratory 1(0,3) Laboratory and field exercises on food packaging operations and packaging materials. Methods to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of packaging materials are emphasized. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 671 Wood and Paper Packaging 3(3,0) In-depth study of use of wood and paper in packaging. Covers characterization of raw materials, basic conversion processes, and the use of converted products in packaging. Emphasis is on the relationship between structure, processing, and properties. Preq: PKGSC 102 or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 802 International Packaging 3(3,0) International packaging, including material, practices, machinery, marketing, and regulatory compliance principles. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 804 Flexible Packaging 3(2,3)
In-depth study of flexible, plastic-containing primary
packages and the methods and materials used to
manufacture them. Six representative packages are
selected for discussion using a case-study
approach.
Guest lecturers and plant visits are used to illustrate and amplify the primary instructional
materials. Preq: PKGSC 416 and 471 or consent
of instructor.
PKGSC 806 Semi-Rigid Packaging 3(2,3) Semi-rigid and rigid plastic-containing primary packages and containers and the methods and materials used to manufacture them. Sx representative packages are selected for discussion using a case-study approach. Guest lectures and plant visits are used to amplify and illustrate the primary instructional materials. Preq: PKGSC 416 and 471 or consent of instructor.
PKGSC 821 Selected Problems 1-4(0,1-12) Independent research investigations in packaging science related to packaging materials, machinery, design, and applications in areas not covered in other courses. May be repeated for credit. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 822 Selected Topics 1-4(1-4,0) Selected topics in packaging science not covered in detail or contained in other courses. May be repeated for credit. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 851 Packaging Science Seminar 1(1,0) Current research and related developments in packaging science reviewed by faculty, students, and invited lecturers. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PKGSC 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-9 Research on a master's thesis topic.