Information Package / Course Catalogue
Packaging Technology
Course Code: PLT157
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To develop students' ability to evaluate the developments in packaging technology and their application potential in the industry.

Course Content

Active packaging technologies, smart packaging technologies, advancements in packaging technology and materials, and their application areas in industry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Tuba TOP
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend smart packaging technology and application methods in this technology.
2.To be able to apply active and smart packaging technologies for different foods
3.To be able to comprehend that packaging technology is a rapidly developing technology.
4.To be able to comprehend the innovations in packaging technology in the context of preserving the quality of foods and extending their shelf life.
5.To be able to comprehend active packaging technology and application methods in this technology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Third, M., 2000, Packaging of Foods, Ege University Press, Bornova, 689 p. 2. Active Packaging for Food Applications, CRC Press, 2002, 218 p. 3. Novel Food Packaging Techniques, 2003, 590 p.
2.lecture notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction, Expectations from Packaging, Expectations of Consumers and Manufacturers from Packaging
Week 2 - Theoretical
Active packaging technology, Smart packaging technology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Oxygen scavenging systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Carbon dioxide capture and release systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ethylene containment systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Moisture and odor trap systems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ethanol releasing systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethanol releasing systems (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Antioxidant releasing systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Antimicrobial packaging
Week 11 - Theoretical
Smart packaging applications-Barcodes, Indicators
Week 12 - Theoretical
Smart packaging applications-RFID tags, Biosensors
Week 13 - Theoretical
Importance of biodegradable packaging materials
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biodegradable packaging materials, usage areas, properties
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%60
Assignment Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1325
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)71
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026