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Packaging Minor
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
COURSES
The packaging minor includes 18 credit hours. All courses are offered on-line. High-speed Internet access is required. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the class schedule.
PKG 280 Packaging Materials and Testing I
PKG 280 Packaging Materials and Testing I—3 credits.
An introductory study of packaging materials with emphasis on analysis and evaluation of paper, paperboard, corrugated, and other natural materials. Includes fabrication of packages and the associated equipment and test instruments. Note: Laboratory activities include fabrication and package testing.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
PKG 380 Packaging Materials and Testing II
PKG 380 Packaging Materials and Testing II—3 credits.
An advanced course in packaging materials including a study of physical properties and material applications. Specific emphasis is placed upon plastics and other synthetic materials. Includes glass and metal, films, foils, sheet materials, and cushion materials. Laboratory analysis, application of scientific procedures, and use of test instruments are required. Prerequisites: PKG 280, or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
PKG 489 Packaging Industry Projects
PKG 489 Packaging Industry Projects—3 credits.
Live industry projects will allow students to gain experience designing, developing, evaluating, and testing packaging systems for real products. Students will work directly with partner companies to come up with optimal packaging systems. Prerequisites: Senior standing and PKG 380, PKG 482, and PKG 484, or consent of instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)
CONCENTRATION
Select one of the following 9-credit-hour concentrations:
Packaging Design
Packaging Design Concentration—9 credits.
- MET 103 Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD (3 credits)
- PKG 180 Introduction to Packaging Design (3 credits)
- PKG 482 Package Development and Analysis (3 credits) or
- PKG 484 Distribution Packaging Design, Analysis, and Testing (3 credits)
Delivery: Internet; includes on-campus coursework
Packaging Engineering
Packaging Engineering Concentration—9 credits.
Select 9 credits from:
- PKG 180 Introduction to Packaging Design (3 credits)
- PKG 482 Package Development and Analysis (3 credits)
- PKG 484 Distribution Packaging Design, Analysis, and Testing (3 credits)
- PKG 486 Packaging Machinery Systems (3 credits)
Delivery: Internet
Packaging Machinery
Packaging Machinery Concentration—9 credits.
- MET 329 Fluid Power Technology (3 credits)
- MET 333 Power Systems (3 credits)
- PKG 486 Packaging Machinery Systems (3 credits)
Delivery: Internet; includes on-campus coursework
Distance Education Students Residing Outside of Indiana: Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance education. While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an audience as possible, all ISU distance education programs may not be available in all states.
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
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