2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Mar 23, 2025

2021-2022 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 Core Courses (60 credits):

ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ET 103 - Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
ET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
ET 351 - Cooperative Industrial Practice 3 Credits
ET 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits
ET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
ET 421 - Research and Development in Technology 3 Credits
ET 492 - Industrial Supervision 3 Credits
ET 499 - Senior Project 3 Credits
MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
MFG 225 - Introduction to Materials, Processes, and Testing 3 Credits
PKG 180 - Introduction to Packaging Design 3 Credits
PKG 280 - Packaging Materials and Testing I 3 Credits
PKG 380 - Packaging Materials and Testing II 3 Credits
PKG 381 - Environmental Issues in Packaging: Foundational Studies in Ethics and Social Responsibility 3 Credits
PKG 482 - Package Development and Analysis 3 Credits
PKG 484 - Distribution Packaging Design, Analysis and Testing 3 Credits
PKG 486 - Packaging Machinery Systems 3 Credits
MFG 471 - Production Planning and Control 3 Credits
MFG 478 - Industrial Organization and Functions 3 Credits

Required Math and Science (12 credits):

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
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

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
or
ENG 107 - Rhetoric and Writing 3 Credits
PKG 180 - Introduction to Packaging Design 3 Credits (Fall Only)
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits (Critical Course)
ET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits (Fall Only)
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits (Critical Course)
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
17 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits (Elective if ENG 107 in Fall)
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ET 103 - Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3

16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

PKG 280 - Packaging Materials and Testing I 3 Credits (Fall Only-Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

MFG 225 - Introduction to Materials, Processes, and Testing 3 Credits
PKG 380 - Packaging Materials and Testing II 3 Credits (Spring Only)
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
PKG 381 - Environmental Issues in Packaging: Foundational Studies in Ethics and Social Responsibility 3 Credits
PKG 482 - Package Development and Analysis 3 Credits (Fall Only)
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

PKG 486 - Packaging Machinery Systems 3 Credits (Spring Only)
ET 351 - Cooperative Industrial Practice 3 Credits
ET 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social & Behavioral Studies | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

PKG 484 - Distribution Packaging Design, Analysis and Testing 3 Credits (Fall Only)
MFG 471 - Production Planning and Control 3 Credits
MFG 478 - Industrial Organization and Functions 3 Credits
ET 421 - Research and Development in Technology 3 Credits
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ET 492 - Industrial Supervision 3 Credits
ET 499 - Senior Project 3 Credits
ET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits

12 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.portal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/packaging

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Packaging Engineering Technology Major

Required Core Courses (60 credits):

Required Math and Science (12 credits):

Degree Map

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