GPS 2550 - Fundamentals of Packaging

Covers all aspects of packaging and relationships to the needs and desires of society. Fundamentals of packaging dealing with physical and chemical properties of materials and their use in packaging. The laboratory is used for presentations by students, industry representatives and field trips to the local food, pharmaceutical, corrugated containers, and other packaging facilities.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PAPR 1000 with a grade of “C” or better.

Credits: 4 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)