Introduction to Packaging TechnologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of this course the student will know the requirements set for a package. He/she will have basic knowledge of package production, materials of packages and their properties. In addition to that he/she will know printing and finishing technologies of packages and the basics of environmental issues in packaging field.
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On completion of this course the student will be able to evaluate the quality and usability of packages for different purposes. He/she will be able to control how marking standards are fulfilled on packages.

Content

• Introduction to packaging and packaging technologies
• Functions and requirements of packages
• Packaging materials and their requirements
• Packaging of food
• Visual and structural design of packages
• Packaging technologies
• Package in the logistics chain
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• Environmental issues and recycling
• Package manufacturing and packaging industry in Finland and other countries

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows
- the main purposes of packaging
- the principles of structural design and choices of materials
- the main steps of package manufacturing and packaging
The student is able to
- plan and make a package prototype

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows
- the many purposes and functions of packaging
- different factors affecting structural design and choices of materials
- the stages of package manufacturing (printing, converting)
- the main steps of packaging, measuring out methods and process management
The student is able to
- plan and make a package prototype
- evaluate the suitability of packaging for different purposes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows
- the many purposes, functions and contradictory requirements of packaging
- factors affecting the structural design and choices of materials from various viewpoints (product, logistics, visual design, costs)
- package manufacturing process and its management (printing and converting methods)
- the main steps of packaging, measuring out methods and process management
The student is able to
- plan and make a package prototype
- evaluate the suitability of packaging for different purposes
- evaluate the environmental impact of packaging

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