FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

FE 450 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Food Packaging Materials
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FE 450
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The course objective is to acquire knowledge on pyhsical and chemical properties of packaging materials, systems and their application areas. This course will also introduce intelligent and active packaging materials and how these materials interact with various types of products.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to define packaging materials in general.
  • will be able to comprehend the role and importance of packaging in society.
  • will be able to compare different packaging materials.
  • will be able to explain the relationship between product-packaging-market.
  • will be able to discuss issues related to environmental impact and sustainability of packaging materials
Course Description This course will cover; introduction to the functions of packaging, package materials, styles, and forms, product-package-market relationships, packaging machinery, labes., printing and graphics, packaging laws & regulations, environmental impacts and sustainability.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to the Functions of Packaging Packaging Industry Course Notes
2 Package Materials, Styles, and Forms - Glass Packaging Course Notes
3 Package Materials, Styles, and Forms - Metal Packaging Course Notes
4 Package Materials, Styles, and Forms - Wood Packaging - Paper and Paperboard Packaging Course Notes
5 Package Materials, Styles, and Forms -Flexible Packaging - Aerosols Course Notes
6 Midterm
7 Product-Package-Market Relationships Intelligent and Active Packaging - Food and Beverage Packaging Course Notes
8 Product-Package-Market Relationships Intelligent and Active Packaging - Food and Beverage Packaging Course Notes
9 Product-Package-Market Relationships Intelligent and Active Packaging - Medical Packaging - Cosmetics and Personal Care Packaging Course Notes
10 Product-Package-Market Relationships Intelligent and Active Packaging - Automotive and Industrial Packaging -Electrical and Electronics Packaging Course Notes
11 Packaging Machinery Course Notes
12 Intelligent and Active Packaging Labes., Printing and Graphics Course Notes
13 Packaging Laws & Regulations FDA/ EU/ Requirements Course Notes
14 Environmental Impacts and Sustainability Course Notes
15 Review Course Notes
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Lecture notes and slides

Suggested Readings/Materials

Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology. Third Edition. Hoboken, New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,2010. ISBN 9780470087046 Introduction to Packaging.
Harold Hughes, 1st Ed. Kendall Hunt Publishing;2011. ISBN-10: 0757588247

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
13
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
4
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
12
12
Final Exam
1
22
22
    Total
130

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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