MOL-72236 Packaging Processes, 6 cr
Person responsible
Sanna-Maarit Auvinen, Johanna Lahti
Lessons
Implementation 1: MOL-72236 2015-01
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Requirements
Final exam or two mid exams and reported workshop and laboratory exercise
Learning Outcomes
After finishing the course the student can explain stages of different packaging processes including printing, forming, filling and closing of the package. She/he is also able to evaluate demands that these stages set on the properties of the packaging materials. The student is also able to recognize possible problems existing during packaging processes and outline solutions of these problems. Aim is that he/she can find connection between theory and packaging processes in practice.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Selection of package type and packaging line | ||
| 2. | Package printing | Combination of package printing and forming processes | |
| 3. | Form-fill-seal techniques | ||
| 4. | Active and intelligent packaging | ||
| 5. | Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging | ||
| 6. | Errors in packaging | Package testing standards |
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Paper and Paperboard Packaging Technology | Kirwan, Mark J. | The book is used in parts as an exam material | Yes | ||
| Book | Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology (3rd Edition). | Yam, Kit L. | No | |||
| Lecture slides | Packaging processes | Sanna Auvinen and Johanna Lahti | Yes |
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses