Structural Packaging Design and Management

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of paperboard as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of a paperboard container. Through the application of this knowledge in ArtiosCAD, students will be able to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of various rigid packaging forms as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of rigid containers. Through the application of this knowledge in ArtiosCAD, students will be able to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of corrugated packaging as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of a corrugated container. Load unitizing and load stabilization methods will be thoroughly discussed. Through the application of this knowledge in computer aided software, students will be able to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of various flexible packaging forms as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of flexible containers. Emphasis will be given to laminate structures and their application in the food industry. The student will apply this knowledge to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course will cover the process followed in industry to develop new packaging materials and systems, from concept to market. Through a mix of theoretical and specialized labs, students will learn the practicale application of the different approaches to innovation such as, closed an open innovation. An analysis of current trends in packaging for different sectors of industry will be conducted.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course provides the tools to manage and monitor the progress of complex projects across cross-functional teams of employees in multiple departments. The project management tools include clear definition of goals, outlining specific tasks and components, status reporting, the use of MS Project, and holding employees accountable for completion of project milestones. This managerial skill will help establish priorities and effectively manage projects to drive business results.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $102.95