Packing technology (5 cr)
Code: 5021227-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.06.2021 - 12.09.2021
Timing
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Teachers
- Liisa Lehtinen
Groups
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PPROMS18B
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PPROMS18A
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PPROMS18
Objective
The participants are able to describe the whole life cycle of packagings.
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 the requirements of circular economies in package design.
Content
The course covers different packaging technologies and materials. The students familiarise themselves to packaging material characterization and testing. The course quides to material selection emphasising ecological aspects and circular economies.
Materials
The course will be held in English (reporting). Materials in Itslearning. Students gather also their own web-material.
Book: Lehtinen et al, Kestävä pakkaus.
Teaching methods
Project based learning, task based learning, research, literature study, web based learning, individual learning, making prototypes, laboratory work
Exam schedules
Week 46.
Re-exam dates will be agreed later together.
International connections
International students, International students, Team learning, Based on working-life needs, Project work, Digi-learning, Individual Learning, Testing, Team learning, Based on working-life needs, Project work, Digi-learning, Individual Learning, Testing
Completion alternatives
For Individual implementation, please contact Liisa Lehtinen.
Student workload
Project plan, Project reporting, Learning Cafe, Laboratory work, Demonstrations, Final report and Exhibition.
Total hours 5 x 26,7 h.
The course consist of individual book exam (2 cr), a customer project and laboratory work (3 cr)
Content scheduling
The course will be implemented together with Food Technology and Marketing students as well as with students from UTU under name Food & Packaging.
Starting info week 35 Thu 2.9.21
Week 36 Assignment
Week 37 Lean canvas 1st version
Weekly meetings weeks 43-50
Exhibition week 49
Further information
Book Exam, in Finnish.
If exchange students, another book is given.
Evaluation scale
H-5