2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Oct 14, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Packaging Engineering Technology Major

Packaging engineers design, develop, and specify containers for all types of goods.

*The Packaging Engineering Technology undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Required Courses (65 credits):

Manufacturing (3 credits):

Choose one from the following:

MFG 225 - Introduction to Materials, Processes, and Testing 3 Credits
MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits
MFG 372 - Plastics Technology 3 Credits
MFG 376 - Computer Numerical Control Systems 3 Credits

Math and Science (minimum 12 credits):

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
or
MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry 3 Credits
and
MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits
Required math is MATH 131 or the combination of MATH 123 and MATH 129
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits

Degree Map

This program has the following GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA. Maple 21 or Appropriate MATH* *MATH 115 equivalency is expected by semester 3

Fall 1st Year

ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
MET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits (Critical Course)
PKG 180 - Introduction to Packaging Design 3 Credits
15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry 3 Credits (Math 123 critical by Spring 2; Math 131 critical by Fall 3)
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3

15-16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits (Math 123 critical by Spring 2; Math 131 critical by Fall 3)
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits (Critical Course)
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
PKG 280 - Packaging Materials and Testing I 3 Credits (Fall Only-Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3

13-14 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
PKG 380 - Packaging Materials and Testing II 3 Credits (Spring Only-Critical Course)
MFG 225 /MFG 370 /MFG 371 /MFG 376 | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
PKG 482 - Package Development and Analysis 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

MET 351 - Cooperative Industrial Practice 3 Credits
MET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
PKG 486 - Packaging Machinery Systems 3 Credits (Spring Only) (Critical Course)
TMGT 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

PKG 484 - Distribution Packaging Design, Analysis and Testing 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
TMGT 471 - Production Planning and Control I 3 Credits
TMGT 478 - Industrial Organization and Functions 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

PKG 489 - Packaging Industry Projects 3 Credits (Spring Only) (Critical Course)
TMGT 492 - Industrial Supervision 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

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Packaging Engineering Technology Major

Required Courses (65 credits):

Packaging (21 credits):

Mechanical Engineering Technology (14 credits):

Technology Management (12 credits):

Electronics (3 credits):

Manufacturing (3 credits):

Math and Science (minimum 12 credits):

Degree Map

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