About the Minor
The 18-credit minor in Packaging Science allows students from many disciplines of study to explore how packaging is used in developing solutions to local and global issues such as waste reduction, food protection, green and sustainable packaging. The minor is intended to supplement any major at Virginia Tech; however, it is particularly relevant to students studying Material Science and Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Art, and Industrial Design.
Required Courses for the minor:
- WOOD 2104 - Principles of Packaging
- WOOD 3122 - Packaging Polymers and Production
- WOOD 3124 - Paper and Paperboard Packaging
- WOOD 3224 - Packaging and Materials Handling
- WOOD 4024 - Packaging Dynamics for Distribution
- WOOD 4224 - Wood Pallet, Container, and Unit Load Design
Declaring a Minor in Packaging Science
Students are advised on the minor by Cathy Barker in 138 Cheatham Hall. For an individual tour of the packaging building and to meet with the packaging faculty please contact Robert J. Bush.
To talk to our current packaging students please visit our FACEBOOK page
To declare a minor in packaging, use the following form: Change Major/Minor Form.Download the Minor Requirements
All the links in this list will download PDF files.
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Featured Packaging Courses
Principles of Packaging
WOOD 2104
Principles of Packaging is an introduction to the field of packaging using hands-on laboratory activities, field trips, and guest speakers. We discuss the environmental and sustainability aspects of packaging as well as latest developments in biomaterials.
Contact Us
Email: packaging@vt.edu
Phone: (540) 231-7107
Fax: (540) 231-8868
