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SBIO-3284: Packaging Polymers and Production

Description: Introduction to synthetic, natural and sustainable polymer science and engineering as applied to packaging systems. Morphology, rheology, physical and thermal properties, processing methods, and polymerization of traditional, natural and sustainable packaging polymers. Detailed study of relationships among materials, processing, and structural properties through hands-on experience. Both traditional and advanced industrial mass production technology, and global regulation and environmental impact of packaging articles.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: SBIO-2104

Required By: SBIO-4214

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 11

Average GPA: 3.39 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.27%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.33%

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Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Summer II 2019Fall 2019Summer I 2020Fall 2020Fall 2021Summer I 2022Fall 2022Summer I 2023Fall 2023Summer I 2024Fall 2024Term050% W