Packing technology (5 cr)
Code: 5021175-3002
General information
Enrollment
15.05.2019 - 04.11.2019
Timing
29.10.2019 - 15.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Chemical and Materials Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Lehtinen
Groups
-
PPROMS16Mat
Objective
The participants are able to describe packaging techniques and are able to select an appropriate packaging material for the application. The participants are able to choose appropriate analysis techniques for packaging material characterization. The participants are able to consider environmental and recycling aspects in package design.
Content
packaging technology and materialsmaterial characterization and rheologymaterial selection emphasizing ecological aspects and circular economies
Location and time
Weeks 36-41, Lemminkäisenkatu 30
Materials
The course will be held in English. Materials in Optima. Students gather also their own material.
Book Järvi-Kääriäinen, T. & Ollila, M. Toimiva Pakkaus.
Teaching methods
Project based learning, task based learning, reserch, literature study, web based learning, individual learning
Employer connections
The course will be implemented as a Project together with working life and other stakeholders, if possible
Exam schedules
Book Examination
International connections
International students, Team learning, Based on working-life needs, Project work, Digi-learning, Individual Learning
Completion alternatives
Individual implementation: sorting of post-consumer packaging
Student workload
Project plan, Weekly reporting, Workshops and presentation, Final report and seminar.
Total hours 5 x 26,7 h.
The course consist of individual web-course (3 cr) and project and/or laboratory work (2 cr) (will be specified in autumn)
Content scheduling
36: Start, Group formation, Briefing of the DevelopmentTtask given by a Company.
43-50: Individual learning in Optima/Internet, Group work, Packaging Workshops, Project meetings, Project work
50: Going through the packaging task.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on reporting (1/3), Project/laboratory working and reports (1/3) and Book Examination (1/3).
The report will be evaluated based on Chemical Engineering's general reporting assessment criteria.
Activity during Course will affect by +/-1