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PKG 323 - PACKAGING WITH PLASTICS Course Syllabus – spring 2018 4(3-2) Physical and chemical properties of plastics and their relationship to selection, design, manufacture, performance, and evaluation of plastics. PREREQUISITES  PKG 221 or concurrently and PKG 101  MTH 133 or MTH 153H or LB 119 or MTH 124  CEM 143 or CEM 251 or CEM 351  STT 200 or STT 201 or STT 315 or STT 351 Lecture: M W F 9:10-10:00 am, 100 Packaging Building. Supplementary information will be available on D2L website CLASS LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. Understand the chemical and physical properties of plastics and their relationship to processing and performance. 2. Select appropriate plastic packaging designs to meet a specific product’s requirements. 3. Apply and interpret material tests for plastic packaging. 4. Demonstrate competence in laboratory skills by making and evaluating plastic packages. 5. Create lab reports and explain laboratory test results 6. Apply science, engineering, technology, math, social science, business and humanities/arts to develop plastic packaging solutions INSTRUCTOR Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz Email: [email protected]

145 Packaging

432-4870 (office)

Office Hours: M W 1.0 – 2.0 pm or by appointment TEACHING ASSISTANTS Sec. 2 and 3. Eric James Brunk Office: 109 Packaging Office hour: Thursday 1.30pm – 2.30pm [email protected]

Sec. 1 and 4: Manasi Iyer Office: 105 Packaging Office hour: Monday 2.30pm-3.30pm [email protected]

PKG 323-Packaging with Plastics Course Syllabus – SS’18 Laboratory sessions: Laboratories will meet in 125 Packaging Building starting the week of Jan 15th for orientation. Attendance at orientation is required (failure to attend results in point deduction). For more detailed information about labs see the PKG 323 Lab Sessions Outline document that will be posted on D2L. The exercises will be carried out in 4 different sections:

Sections: Sect. 1 Monday Sect. 2 Tuesday Sect. 3 Thursday Sect. 4 Thursday Labs: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N.

12:40 pm - 2:30 pm. (Manasi Iyer) 12:40 pm - 2:30 pm. (Eric Brunk) 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm. (Eric Brunk) 10:20 am - 12:10 pm (Manasi Iyer)

Shrink Packaging Blister Packaging Skin Packaging Glass Bottle Specifications Glass Bottle Dimensions Efficiency of Closures on Bottles Heat Sealing and Sample Preparation Barrier Properties Burst Test Dart Drop Impact Test Tensile Properties Bottle Pressure Performance and Simulation Thermal Properties Cast Film Extrusion

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities: Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities may be made by contacting the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at 517-884-RCPD or on the web at rcpd.msu.edu. Once your eligibility for an accommodation has been determined, you will be issued a Verified Individual Services Accommodation ("VISA") form. Please present this form to me at the start of the term and/or two weeks prior to the accommodation date (test, project, etc.). Requests received after this date will be honored whenever feasible. COURSE ORGANIZATION The class will meet for three 50 minute lecture periods per week. Lectures, text assignments, labs and handouts will be related but are not interchangeable. Students are responsible for all of the materials covered or assigned and are expected to attend all lectures and laboratories. Required Text and Materials:

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PKG 323-Packaging with Plastics Course Syllabus – SS’18 1. Textbook: Plastics Packaging, 3rd edition. S.E. Selke and J. Culter. Hanser, 2016, available at the Spartan Bookstore in the International Center, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 3553450 or at the Student Book Store (SBS) (517) 351-4210. 2. Laboratory Manual: Plastics Packaging, on D2L. You will need to have a printed copy available for many labs. 3. Safety goggles – must be worn in laboratories Grading: Course grades will be based on the following: Laboratory (14 exercises in total) Homework Exam #1, (Tentative date Friday, Feb 2) Exam #2, (Tentative date Monday, Feb 26) Exam #3, (Tentative date Monday, April 02) Final exam (Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 12:45pm - 2:45 pm

140 pts 60 pts 100 pts 100 pts 100 pts 150 pts Total

650 pts

Tentative Lecture Schedule: The instructor reserves the right to change the order of the material covered. Some material that is not covered during class time will be assigned as reading material. 1. Introduction 2. Basic concepts and definitions 3. Polymer structure and properties 4. Important packaging polymers 5. Additives and compounding 6. Adhesion and adhesives 7. Extrusion 8. Lamination and coating 9. Flexible packaging 10. Permeability and shelf life 11. Thermoforming 12. Injection molding 13. Blow molding 14. Foams Laboratory A total of 14 exercises must be performed in 11 sessions (including an orientation session). The exercises will be done in groups. More instructions about the laboratory will be delivered at the orientation sessions for which dates and times will be announced later. The following is the laboratory schedule for FS’17 with total possible points.

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PKG 323-Packaging with Plastics Course Syllabus – SS’18 Laboratory Orientation A Exercise 10 15 Total Points

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Homework: Due dates for homework will be announced. Late homework is subject to a 25% grade penalty per calendar day. Exams: There will be three in-class exams as detailed above. The final exam will be Tuesday, May 01 from 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm in room 100 Packaging Building. The exams will consist of combinations of short essay, calculation, true-false, and fill-in type of questions. Exams will cover lecture material and assigned readings. MAKE UP FOR EXAMS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN WITH A WELL-DOCUMENTED EXCUSE. ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE EXAM IS GIVEN. • Exams will be during the regular classroom hours. • All submitted work should be clear and organized in a logical fashion. • Answers must be specifically and clearly indicated. • Questions about test scores must be brought to the instructor’s attention within one week following the return of each test. Scores will not be adjusted otherwise. • Grade changes on tests and other work will be processed only in person and only in the instructor’s office, NOT in the classroom. Final Grades: Final grades will be based on the scale shown in the following table. The scale may be adjusted downward at the discretion of the instructor after all scores have been recorded. Proposed changes in the course grade scale will NOT be discussed after hourly exams or at any other time until the course has been completed. Points Required Percentage Grade 585 90 + 4.0 552.5 85 – 90 3.5 520 80 – 85 3.0 487.5 75 – 80 2.5 455 70 – 75 2.0 422.5 65 – 70 1.5 390 60 – 65 1.0 0 – 60 0.0 Questions about rounding, calculation procedures, definitions, etc. will be resolved by the instructor.

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PKG 323-Packaging with Plastics Course Syllabus – SS’18 Expectations about attendance and class participation: o You are expected to attend class. o You are expected to participate in class and answer questions. When the instructor asks questions for discussion, you are expected to participate in the discussion. o You are expected to be able to think analytically and to communicate the results of those thoughts in a classroom setting. o Any student wishing to miss class for religious observance must make arrangements in advance with the instructor. o If you do not understand the material that is being presented, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ASK QUESTIONS AND/OR MAKE COMMENTS. Remember, if you do not understand, it is likely that others are equally confused. It is more efficient and effective for everyone if you communicate that confusion to the instructor immediately so that it can be answered and clarified for the benefit of everyone. Academic Honesty: We will abide by MSU’s statements and policies regarding academic integrity, as detailed at the ombudsperson’s website at https://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/academic-integrity/index.html. Academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, is a serious offense that will not be tolerated. Usually, the consequences of an initial instance are a zero grade on the assignment FOR ALL PARTIES INVOLVED (regardless of who does the work). A repeated violation will bring more serious consequences, such as a failing grade for the course, or even expulsion from the University. Student Rights and Responsibilities, section 2.III.B.2 states "The student shares with the faculty the responsibility for maintaining the integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards." More information about academic integrity can be found from the office of the ombudsperson at: https://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/academic-integrity/student-faq.html. In addition, information about the Spartan Code of Honor academic pledge can be found at https://honorcode.msu.edu/. Cheating and Plagiarism: General Student Regulations article 1.0 Protection of Scholarship and Grades (https://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/academic-integrity/index.html#regulations) states: “The principles of truth and honesty are fundamental to the educational process and the academic integrity of the University; therefore, no student shall: • • • •

1.01 claim or submit the academic work of another as one’s own. 1.02 procure, provide, accept or use any materials containing questions or answers to any examination or assignment without proper authorization. 1.03 complete or attempt to complete any assignment or examination for another individual without proper authorization. 1.04 allow any examination or assignment to be completed for oneself, in part or in total, by another without proper authorization.

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1.05 alter, tamper with, appropriate, destroy or otherwise interfere with the research, resources, or other academic work of another person. 1.06 fabricate or falsify data or results.”

A few more things to consider: Posting or retrieving information about the homework, test questions, and/or quizzes, on a cheaters web site or elsewhere is a violation of the academic standards that the instructor expects you to observe. You are expected to work in groups on the laboratory exercises. However, each person must submit an independently prepared set of answers and work. You are not authorized to use the www.allmsu.com website for this course. You are not allowed to communicate with each other during quizzes and exams. This means that cell phones, calculators and PDA’s that have communication capabilities are not allowed. Commercialization of lecture notes and university-provided course materials is not permitted in this course. Exams will be closed book. A 1-page review sheet will be allowed. The page size should be A4, or 8.27 × 11.69 inches. Only one side of the page can be used for the writing, not both sides. Social Media Use: As members of a learning community, students are expected to respect the intellectual property of course instructors. All course materials presented to students are the copyrighted property of the course instructor and are subject to the following conditions of use: 1. Students may record lectures or any other classroom activities only with explicit permission from the instructor. If recording is allowed, the recordings may be used only for the student’s own course-related purposes. 2. Students may not share any recordings with others unless the instructor has given specific permission for this use. 3. Students may not post the recordings or other course materials online or distribute them to anyone not enrolled in the class without the advance written permission of the course instructor and, if applicable, any students whose voice or image is included in the recordings. 4. Any student violating the conditions described above may face academic disciplinary sanctions. Disruptive Behavior: Article 2.III.B.4 of the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) for students at Michigan State University states: "The student's behavior in the classroom shall be conducive to the teaching and learning process for all concerned." Article 2.III.B.10 of the SRR states that "The student and the faculty share the responsibility for maintaining professional relationships based on mutual trust and civility." General Student Regulation 5.02 states: "No student shall . . . interfere with the functions and services of the University (for example, but not limited to, classes . . .) such that the

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PKG 323-Packaging with Plastics Course Syllabus – SS’18 function or service is obstructed or disrupted. Students whose conduct adversely affects the learning environment in this classroom may be subject to disciplinary action through the Student Judicial Affairs office. Limits to confidentiality: Essays, journals, and other materials submitted for this class are generally considered confidential pursuant to the University's student record policies. However, students should be aware that University employees, including instructors, may not be able to maintain confidentiality when it conflicts with their responsibility to report certain issues to protect the health and safety of MSU community members and others. As the instructor, I must report the following information to other University offices (including the Department of Police and Public Safety) if you share it with me: --Suspected child abuse/neglect, even if this maltreatment happened when you were a child, --Allegations of sexual assault or sexual harassment when they involve MSU students, faculty, or staff, and --Credible threats of harm to oneself or to others. These reports may trigger contact from a campus official who will want to talk with you about the incident that you have shared. In almost all cases, it will be your decision whether you wish to speak with that individual. If you would like to talk about these events in a more confidential setting you are encouraged to make an appointment with the MSU Counseling Center. Campus Emergencies: If an emergency arises in this classroom, building or vicinity, your instructor will inform you of actions to follow to enhance your safety. As a student in this class, you are responsible for knowing the location of the nearest emergency evacuation route or shelter. These directions appear on the maps posted on the walls throughout this building. If police or university officials order us to evacuate the classroom or building, follow the posted emergency route in an orderly manner and assist those who might need help in reaching a barrier-free exit or shelter. To receive emergency messages, set your cellular phones on silent mode when you enter this classroom. If you observe or receive an emergency alert, immediately and calmly inform your instructor. (See also www.alert.msu.edu.)

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