PKG 321 Healthcare Packaging

Introduction to the basics of materials used for healthcare packaging including materials selection. The steps used for packaging design and development and use of suitable conversion process from raw materials to packages. The considerations used for aseptic packaging and added sterilization process, if needed. Storage and distribution of final products to customers with codes imprinted on products for quick identification of source details. Finally, the most important steps of scope, planning, preparation, and for receiving of FDA validation.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

CH E 321 and ME 321

Prerequisite

MATH 117 or (MATH 107 & MATH 110) or MATH 131 and CHEM 113 or CHEM 115.

Offered

Spring semester