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Lecturer(s)
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Moučka Robert, Ing. Ph.D.
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Jurča Marek, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to food packaging. Structure and properties of polymer materials. Manufacturing of polymer packaging. Paper packaging and composite packaging. Metal and glass packaging. Packaging labels. Deteriorative reactions in food. Shell-life of foods and aseptic packaging, active and smart packaging. Microwave packaging. Meat packaging. Fruit and vegetable packaging. Packaging of dairy products. Packaging of beverages. Safety and legal aspects of food packaging.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Practice exercises
- Preparation for examination
- 120 hours per semester
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| describe the structure and properties of polymeric materials |
| describe the structure and properties of polymeric materials |
| sort out polymer packaging production technologies |
| sort out polymer packaging production technologies |
| characterise the properties of metal and glass packaging |
| characterise the properties of metal and glass packaging |
| evaluate the legislative aspects of food packaging |
| evaluate the legislative aspects of food packaging |
| explain aseptic packaging, active and intelligent packaging |
| explain aseptic packaging, active and intelligent packaging |
| Skills |
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| design packaging for microwave heating |
| design packaging for microwave heating |
| design packaging for fruit and vegetables |
| design packaging for fruit and vegetables |
| design packaging for meat |
| design packaging for meat |
| design packaging for milk |
| design packaging for milk |
| evaluate the safety aspects of food packaging |
| evaluate the safety aspects of food packaging |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Skills |
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| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| assessment methods |
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| Oral examination |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
| Oral examination |
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Recommended literature
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Coles, R., McDowell, D., Kirwan, M.J. Food Packaging Technology. Blackwell, 2003. ISBN 978-0849397882.
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Mleziva, J. Polymery : výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití. 2. přeprac. vyd.. Praha: Sobotáles, 2000. ISBN 8085920727.
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Robertson, G.L. Food Packaging: Principles and Practice. CRC, 2006. ISBN 978-0849337758.
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Selke, S.E.M., Culter, J.D., Hernandez, R.J. Plastics Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications and Regulations. Hanser Gardner Publications, 2004. ISBN 978-1569903728.
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