PKG 486 - Packaging Machinery Systems

3 credits

Description
An advanced study of packaging machines, line operations, controls, maintenance, process analysis, selection and procurement, and return on investment. Includes analysis and problem solving. Laboratory activity includes development of a packaging line layout for a product.

Prerequisites
PKG 380

Note
This course is offered concurrently at the graduate level as PKG 586. In certain circumstances, senior students may opt to take the graduate level version in lieu of this course. The graduate version requires additional work of a research nature. See the graduate catalog for policies and regulations regarding enrollment in a graduate course as an ISU senior.

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