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 propertied 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: GPS 1500 (may be taken concurrently). A minimum grade of “C” is required in GPS prefixed prerequisites.

Credits: 4 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)