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Packaging Science is a discipline that involves the use of materials,
methods and machinery to develop and produce packages that protect
and preserve products, instruct the consumer in the product's proper
use, and help market the product - an increasingly important function
as more and more retail establishments turn to "self-service".
Students who are looking for an opportunity to combine science with
innovation and creativity feel at home in the packaging program
and the job outlook is bright for graduates in this growing field.
The packaging program at COB is designed to capitalize on theories
and skills learned in other disciplines, thereby uniquely preparing
students for success as packaging professionals in positions ranging
from highly technical research and development through purchasing,
production, sales, and management. Packaging is more than just a
question of 'paper or plastic?'. Whether it's bagged, boxed, or
wrapped, virtually every modern industry relies on packaging science
and technology to contain, protect, preserve or enhance the value
of its goods as they hustle from factory to customer. The packaging
industry is estimated at $110 billion in the US and approximately
$400 billion worldwide.
A minor is a formal aggregate of classes in a specific subject
designed to give documented competency in a secondary course of
study. The minor stands alone and is distinct from and outside the
degree major. To pursue a minor at Cal Poly, you must
be a matriculating student pursuing a degree program.
The purpose of this interdisciplinary minor is to complement your
degree major with a planned curriculum in packaging. You gain the
skills needed for the design of package forms and graphics, the
specifications of materials and machinery to be used, the evaluation
of package systems, as well as the planning and coordinating of
packaging requirements. These specialized skills result from an
integration of knowledge gained through the packaging curriculum
with that of your major discipline. You will also gain a significant
understanding of packaging issues and their impact on the industry.
Typical Curriculum
Core Courses Include:
- General Chemistry
- Physics
- Industrial Packaging
- Plastics Technology
- Food Packaging
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Required Courses:
- CHEM 110 World of Chemistry (4) or CHEM 111 Survey of
Chemistry (5)
- PHYS 104 Introductory Physics (4) or PHYS 121 College
Physics (4)
- IT 330 Fundamentals of Packaging (4) or IT 408 Corrugated
Protective Packaging (4)
- FSN 230 Elements of Food Packaging (4) or FSN 354 Packaging
Function in Food Proc. (3)
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Elective Courses:
- Food Engineering
- Packaging
- Food Processing
- Statistical Quality Control
- Materials Handling
- Protective Packaging
- Packaging Machinery
- Package Development
- Consumer Packaging
Eligibility:
Open to all majors. |
Advisor Approved Electives:
Select three courses from the following list (minimum 10
unitis). Two must be 300 level or above to be selected with
adviser’s approval. Note: Students cannot double-count
electives with the above required courses.
- FSN 334 Food Packaging (3)
- FSN 354 Packaging Function in Food Processing (3)
- GRC 316 Web Printing Technology (5)
- GRC 337 Consumer Packaging (3)
- IT 327 Plastics Technology (4)
- IT 330 Fundamentals of Industrial Packaging (4)
- IT 375 Packaging Material and Product Testing (4)
- IT 400 Special Problems (2)
- IT 408 Protective Packaging (4)
- IT 409 Machinery for Packaging (4)
- IT 435 Package Development (4)
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Prerequisites:
The packaging minor is interdisciplinary. There are no special
prerequisites. Entering students are expected to bring with
them a background appropriate to their Cal Poly major field
of study. |
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