Food Processing and Packaging Systems

Principles and applications of food processing, handling and packaging systems, with evaluation of associated technologies. Topics include: overview of food processing and sub-system operations, thermophysical properties in food processing and packaging (optical, mechanical and physical properties of thermoplastic polymers), microbial aspects in food processing, food preservation and processing strategies and technologies, sustainability in food processing, food packaging requirements of major food groups, closures and sealing systems, assistive technologies (including robotics) in optimization of food packaging systems.

UG - Undergraduate

N - Course May Not Be Repeated