A detailed study of primary packages that includes the history, manufacturing processes, characteristics, and applications for containers in direct contact with the product. Structural design, chemical compatibility, and suitability of container for intended use are analyzed for basic container types. Students practice structural design and testing of prototype containers. Primary emphasis is on flexible paper, foil, plastic, and laminated materials and on selected processing techniques. Topics to include folding cartons, heat seal technology and test methodologies, permeability theory, modeling, and empirical testing.

This course is a detailed study of primary packages including history, manufacturing process characteristics, and applications for containers in direct contact with products. Structural design, chemical compatibility, and suitability of container for intended use are analyzed for basic container types. Students practice structural design and testing of prototype containers. Primary emphasis is on rigid and flexible containers made from paper, glass, plastic, and metal.

This course introduces students to the principles of designing secondary packaging and unit loads for effective product distribution. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physical hazards to products and packaging in shipping and storage environments, developing protective shipping containers, and applying standardized test methods to evaluate package performance. Students will also examine converting processes and cost considerations to support efficient and sustainable distribution packaging design.

A study of machinery and processes involved in the packaging of consumer products. The packaging beverage line is the focus item in the first part of this course. The second part of the course focuses on various types of packaging machinery including forming, filling & sealing, conveying, product/package identification, inspection, and other machinery commonly used in packaging. The last part focuses on planning and tasks required in developing a new package and packaging line. Students become aware of project management techniques, setting timelines, process qualifications, and resource evaluation. Students gain practice in setting up complete production lines for packaging various products.