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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Software Applications
COMP1925
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Principles of Packaging
DSGN1270
This course looks at packaging systems, materials and forms, and their relationship to the needs and wants of society. It describes the functional characteristics that effective packaging systems must meet.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Corrugated Packaging
IENG2015
The student will be able to describe the physical properties and attributes of corrugated packaging best suited for the distribution of goods. In addition the student will be able to discern the nature and importance of load unitizing and load stabilization methods, operate computer aided load efficient software related to package and load design and identify the manufacturing requirements of a corrugated container. Standard industry corrugated board characterization tests will be performed.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Mathematics I
MATH1085
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Physics I - Mechanics
PHYS1210
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Chemistry for Packaging
CHEM1140
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Artios CAD Concepts
DSGN1280
The student will become familiar with ArtiosCAD Software in order to generate packaging drawings. The student will be able to design corrugated and paperboard containers to industry standard designs employing CAD software.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Testing Lab 1
IENG2030
Students will conduct laboratory experiments to determine properties of packaging materials and evaluate the response of packages and products to shock, vibrations, and compression. Students operate standard testing equipment and become familiar with industry recognized test methods and standards. These activities support the student’s ability to develop laboratory methodologies that effectively evaluate a package and/or packaged product.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Mathematics II
MATH1195
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: MATH1085
- CoRequisites:
Physics II
PHYS1120
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Rigid Container Design
DSGN2260
The student will be able to determine particular characteristics of the various rigid packaging forms used in packaging design. The benefits and applications of each rigid packaging medium will be discussed. For the purposes of this course, glass, metal and semi-rigid plastic containers will be discussed.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1270
- CoRequisites:
3D Artios CAD
DSGN2270
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1280
- CoRequisites:
Flexible Packaging Design
DSGN2280
The student will learn the manufacturing techniques used in the creation and design of laminate structures that satisfy product preservation and safety needs. Numerous current or potential laminate structures, particularly as they relate to food packaging, will be evaluated to determine how they best work to protect the product. The student will also conduct industry standard film characterization tests.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CHEM1140
- CoRequisites:
Paperboard Packaging
IENG2000
The student will be able to describe the physical properties and attributes of paperboard best suited for the protection and distribution of goods. The student will operate computer aided design software and conduct standard industry paper board characterization tests.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1270
- CoRequisites:
Protective Packaging
IENG2040
The student will develop skills to analyze and evaluate the hazards encountered in the distribution environment. Concepts related to motion, mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems will be discussed.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1270 AND MATH1190 OR MATH1195 AND PHYS1120 OR PHYS1125
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Technical Communications
COMM1130
In this course, students will learn professional writing and presentation skills required for effective technical communication in the workplace. They will learn to write technical documents by applying standard technical writing style and analyzing their forms and uses for target audiences, purposes, and contexts. They will also learn to write formal technical proposals or reports using research and documentation skills.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: COMM1085
- CoRequisites:
New Product Development - Packaging
DSGN2400
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN2270 AND IENG2030 AND IENG2040
- CoRequisites:
Technical Project I
DSGN2410
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN2270 AND IENG2030 AND IENG2040
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Specifications
IENG1100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Packaging Business Costing
IENG2020
In this course, students will apply basic mathematics to understand the cost structure of manufacturing packaging materials. Students will be able to determine the cost of various packaging materials as well as to demonstrate an understanding of how the cost of labour is calculated. Students will learn to apply mark-ups and mark downs with relevance to the industry. The student will construct a bill of materials for a complete packaging project and demonstrate how to calculate total cost of packaging materials and the cost of labour to provide a final price to the customer.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: MATH1195
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Regulations
IENG2050
Major packaging laws such as the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and the Food and Drug Act will be examined, particularly as they impact on package design.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Software Applications
COMP1925
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Principles of Packaging
DSGN1270
This course looks at packaging systems, materials and forms, and their relationship to the needs and wants of society. It describes the functional characteristics that effective packaging systems must meet.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Corrugated Packaging
IENG2015
The student will be able to describe the physical properties and attributes of corrugated packaging best suited for the distribution of goods. In addition the student will be able to discern the nature and importance of load unitizing and load stabilization methods, operate computer aided load efficient software related to package and load design and identify the manufacturing requirements of a corrugated container. Standard industry corrugated board characterization tests will be performed.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Mathematics I
MATH1085
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Physics I - Mechanics
PHYS1210
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR1020
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Chemistry for Packaging
CHEM1140
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Artios CAD Concepts
DSGN1280
The student will become familiar with ArtiosCAD Software in order to generate packaging drawings. The student will be able to design corrugated and paperboard containers to industry standard designs employing CAD software.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Testing Lab 1
IENG2030
Students will conduct laboratory experiments to determine properties of packaging materials and evaluate the response of packages and products to shock, vibrations, and compression. Students operate standard testing equipment and become familiar with industry recognized test methods and standards. These activities support the student’s ability to develop laboratory methodologies that effectively evaluate a package and/or packaged product.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Mathematics II
MATH1195
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: MATH1085
- CoRequisites:
Physics II
PHYS1120
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Co-op Work Term (Packaging Engineering Technician)
COOP1160
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Rigid Container Design
DSGN2260
The student will be able to determine particular characteristics of the various rigid packaging forms used in packaging design. The benefits and applications of each rigid packaging medium will be discussed. For the purposes of this course, glass, metal and semi-rigid plastic containers will be discussed.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1270
- CoRequisites:
3D Artios CAD
DSGN2270
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1280
- CoRequisites:
Flexible Packaging Design
DSGN2280
The student will learn the manufacturing techniques used in the creation and design of laminate structures that satisfy product preservation and safety needs. Numerous current or potential laminate structures, particularly as they relate to food packaging, will be evaluated to determine how they best work to protect the product. The student will also conduct industry standard film characterization tests.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CHEM1140
- CoRequisites:
Paperboard Packaging
IENG2000
The student will be able to describe the physical properties and attributes of paperboard best suited for the protection and distribution of goods. The student will operate computer aided design software and conduct standard industry paper board characterization tests.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1270
- CoRequisites:
Protective Packaging
IENG2040
The student will develop skills to analyze and evaluate the hazards encountered in the distribution environment. Concepts related to motion, mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems will be discussed.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN1270 AND MATH1190 OR MATH1195 AND PHYS1120 OR PHYS1125
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
Course details
Technical Communications
COMM1130
In this course, students will learn professional writing and presentation skills required for effective technical communication in the workplace. They will learn to write technical documents by applying standard technical writing style and analyzing their forms and uses for target audiences, purposes, and contexts. They will also learn to write formal technical proposals or reports using research and documentation skills.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: COMM1085
- CoRequisites:
New Product Development - Packaging
DSGN2400
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN2270 AND IENG2030 AND IENG2040
- CoRequisites:
Technical Project I
DSGN2410
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN2270 AND IENG2030 AND IENG2040
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Specifications
IENG1100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Packaging Business Costing
IENG2020
In this course, students will apply basic mathematics to understand the cost structure of manufacturing packaging materials. Students will be able to determine the cost of various packaging materials as well as to demonstrate an understanding of how the cost of labour is calculated. Students will learn to apply mark-ups and mark downs with relevance to the industry. The student will construct a bill of materials for a complete packaging project and demonstrate how to calculate total cost of packaging materials and the cost of labour to provide a final price to the customer.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: MATH1195
- CoRequisites:
Packaging Regulations
IENG2050
Major packaging laws such as the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and the Food and Drug Act will be examined, particularly as they impact on package design.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
- Analyze and solve technical problems in packaging manufacturing through engineering principles
- Design and evaluate the characteristics, attributes, manufacturing processes, systems and technologies associated with packaging materials and current packaging equipment through the application of engineering principles and practices
- Develop solutions using appropriate technical packaging software to address packaging problems
- Apply testing techniques to different packaging materials and systems to verify compliance with specifications, regulations, and industry expectations for the packaging development process
- Analyze protective packaging systems to minimize hazards encountered in product distribution
- Recommend material and process improvements through the examination of packaging design and cost structure
- Use effective communication techniques, through written and oral methods, to convey technical information to diverse audiences
- Use knowledge of legal requirements, sustainability expectations and ethical practices in the packaging industry to inform the business decision process
- Consider the environmental impact of packaging products through the full life-cycle of the packaging materials and processes to influence business decisions.