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PKSC 4640 - Food & Health Care Pkg Systems

Institution:
Clemson University
Subject:
Packaging Science
Description:
Characteristics, engineering properties, and applications of various materials and systems used in the packaging of foods, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Packaging systems for specific food and medical applications are considered. Laboratory and field exercises on food and medical packaging operations and packaging materials are included. Emphasis is on evaluation methods. Includes Honors sections. Preq: Packaging Science major or Food Science and Human Nutrition major; and either FDSC 4170 or all three of PKSC 1020 with a grade of C or better and PKSC 2010 with a grade of C or better and PKSC 2040 with a grade of C or better. Coreq: PKSC 4641.
Credits:
4.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(864) 656-4636
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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