CHEM-E2126 - Introduction to the Packaging Value Chain D, Lecture, 9.1.2025-13.2.2025

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course student has an overall picture of Natural fiber-based packaging:

- structure of paper and board

- main characteristics of board-based packaging (including converted products)

- main raw materials

- main production process characteristics

- key functional properties of the end-products and their connection to the raw material quality

- current sustainability trends in the field of natural fiber-based packaging

Credits: 5

Schedule: 09.01.2025 - 13.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eero Hiltunen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Main functional properties of paper and board

    Natural fibre raw materials (chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, recycled pulp, polyethylene) of paper and board making and connection to the functional properties of paper+board+converted products

    Main unit operations in paper and board making and converting: process efficiency, role of pulp quality, effects to the end product properties

    Current topics in sustainability e.g. recycling and biopolymers in fibre-based packaging

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Home assignment, Quizzes, Exam

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Maximum of three live lectures (6h), Video lectures, Reading material, Home assignment, Quizzes, Exam

    Mainly independent studying

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slide copies, video lectures, on-line reading material, on-line home assignments

    (more detailed info given during course)

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    14 Life Below Water

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof