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Module Outline

Module Code MN5519

Title Overview of Packaging

Co-ordinator Dr Joe Au

Credit value 15

JACS Code H500

Level M

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None

Additional Tutors Dr Lynn Gabrielson

School(s) responsible for teaching and assessment Engineering and Design

Version No. 1.0

Date

Notes Q&S USE ONLY

AO

08/10

As at 17/8/10

LMA

MAIN AIMS To review and critically assess the current situation within the global packaging industry. To anticipate future trends in packaging and forces affecting the business strategy of packaging companies. To develop in-depth knowledge of the science and engineering of packaging materials.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED This Modular Block provides opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding (K) cognitive (thinking) skills (C) and other skill s and attributes (S) in the following areas:

Categories (K, C , S)

K1 K2

Assess the current and predict the future positions of the global packaging industry Gain an understanding of and critically evaluate the main materials used in the packaging industry: polymers, metals, glass and papers and board Gain a critical understanding of the common characterisation techniques to enable a logical selection Analyse and interpret information from a wide range of sources for the purpose of reaching justified conclusions Logically predict properties and behaviour of packaging materials in a range of environments Demonstrate effective information retrieval skills Demonstrate structured report writing skills Use correctly referencing systems

K3

C4

C5

S6 S7 S8

INDICATIVE CONTENT: The life cycle of packaging: supply chain; raw materials; conversion; usage; retailing and consumer use, final disposal, environmental impact. Internal and external forces affecting the packaging activity within a company. Major issues within the packaging industry from a management and engineering perspective. Science and engineering of packaging materials with a focus on the property, structure and processing relationship. Characterisation techniques.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES AND METHDS USED TO ENABLE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES: these might include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, workshops, laboratories, distance learning, projects, formative assessment or other methods (please specify)

Full time course: Lectures; Seminars; Group work; Laboratories; Case studies; Presentations Distance learning: Distance learning teaching package including personal feedback questions, personal activities, case studies, problem solving exercises. Directed study of text books. VLE support. CONTACT HOURS: Please state the indicative distribution of learning hours across this module. Full time: Lectures 24, Seminars 18, Laboratories, 6, Private study and assessment, 102. Distance learning: 150

Elements of Summative Assessment

ASSESSMENT NUMBER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS WHICH ENABLE STUDENT TO DEMONSTRATE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES (please provide the length/duration of each assessment listed): WEIGHTING

Final Assessment

Section A Materials Aspects (2000 words) Section B Business Strategy.(2000 words)

100%

INDICATIVE READING LIST: 1 ESSENTIAL READING [* Purchase advised] Course notes provided on VLE for full time students and also in printed form for distance learning students.

2 RECOMMENDED READING Soroka, W., Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (UK Edition), The Institute of Packaging 1996. ISBN 090 2799 347.
th Callister, WD. (2011) Materials Science and Engineering 8 Edition. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 0470505869

3 OTHER Yam, Kit L (Ed.) The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology (3rd Edition), John Wiley & Sons, 2009. ISBN 0470087048.

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http://pslc.ws/macrog/index.htm http://www.rapra.net/ www.bpf.co.uk http://www.packagingtoday.co.uk/ http://www.incpen.org/

The following information is required: COMPULSORY modular block on the following programmes (please list): MSc Packaging Technology Management

OPTIONAL modular block on the following programmes (please list):