FH-Prof. DI Dr. Silvia Apprich Head of Sustainable Management of Resources, Industrial Packaging Technology, Packaging Technology and Sustainabilitysilvia.apprich@fh-campuswien.ac.at T: +43 1 606 68 77-3581 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3589 Room: OG3.F.12 Helmut Qualtinger Gasse 2 1030 WienLectures 2021/22Applied Life Sciences> Fundamentals of Packaging Technology ILV Industrial Packaging Technology moreFundamentals of Packaging Technology ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich, Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis3SWS6ECTSLecture contents- Getting started with studies (e.g. finding a group, self-organisation, mutual expectations, organisation of distance and attendance phases, development of the study programme culture). - Basics of academic work (writing academic texts, quoting, researching) - Packaging-specific terminology, definitions - Functions of packaging - Influence of packaging on shelf life/deterioration - Property profiles of the essential filling goods - Trends in the packaging market - Sustainability issues in packaging technology - CV, Letter of Motivation (in English)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Scientific teamwork, scientific individual work, work assignments, final examinationTeaching methodsBlended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.LanguageGerman> Requirements and characteristics of filling goods … Industrial Packaging Technology moreRequirements and characteristics of filling goods ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich3SWS6ECTSLecture contents- Food chemistry, Food microbiology, quality maintenance and deterioration, methods for preserving food, requirements of Food on packaging, interaction Food-packaging, overview Food-technology; - Migration issues - Active and intelligent packaging - Requirements of pharmaceuticals on packaging, GMP, interaction between pharmaceutical and packagingAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent examination character: Intermediate tests, work assignments, preparation of a scientific paper, design and presentation of a poster, final examination. Bonus points for outstanding performanceTeaching methodsBlended learning consisting of lectures, practical exercises, reflections/discussions, small group work, student presentations and e-learning units.LanguageGerman> Microbiology and Hygiene ILV Industrial Packaging Technology moreMicrobiology and Hygiene ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Cell structure and cell function of microorganisms - Growth, inhibition and killing of microorganisms - Basics of microbial metabolism - Systematics and nomenclature of microorganisms - Safety measures when handling microorganisms - Microorganisms as spoilage agents, pathogenic and toxinogenic microorganisms - Overview of preservation processes - Basics of hygiene - Hygiene managementAssessment methodsContinuous assessment 3 work tasks, 2 intermediate tests, final testTeaching methodsThis course is designed as a lecture. Essentially, lectures are combined with work assignments (e-learning) and presentations by the students. In addition, students are encouraged by the lecturer to critically question teaching content.LanguageGerman> Metal ILV Industrial Packaging Technology moreMetal ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich, Ing. Bernd Henzinger, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Martin Kornfeld, MBA2.5SWS5ECTSLecture contentsRigid metal packaging - Packaging steel - manufacturing process (TP, ECCS, BP) - Properties of packaging steel - Manufacturing process 2- or 3-part tinplate/aluminium cans (painting, printing, deep drawing, roll forming, welding......) - Packaging variants and characteristics - Quality standards - Manufacturing process for stretch-drawn DWI cans - Manufacturing process for tubes/monobloc containers using the impact extrusion process - Applications and types of rigid metal packaging - Cans - Sterilisation - Recycling & Life Cycle Assessment Flexible aluminium-based packaging - Production of aluminium and aluminium foil - Finishing technologies - Applications and packaging types/specifications - Packaging properties - Metallurgy and corrosion - Quality testing Sustainability Case studies/group work within the framework of the above-mentioned contentsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment written, open questions or multiple/single choiceTeaching methodsBlended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.LanguageGerman> Paper ILV Industrial Packaging Technology morePaper ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich2SWS4ECTSLecture contents> Raw materials and additives > Paper and board production > Paper machine technology > Packaging properties of paper and board > Paper and board grades and their different applicationsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Written testsTeaching methodsblended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.LanguageGerman> Bachelor thesis SE Industrial Packaging Technology moreBachelor thesis SELector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich2SWS10ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive support and encouragement in the development of a suitable research design, in the creation of a concept as well as in the writing of the Bachelor's thesis. The Bachelor's thesis is an extended work record of the professional internship, which is documented and scientifically reflected. The topic of the Bachelor's thesis results from the question chosen during the professional internship.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsIndependent work on a scientific questionLanguageGerman> Internship PR Industrial Packaging Technology moreInternship PR0SWS19ECTSLecture contentsThe students work on a specific task under the supervision of a person relevant to the subject. In the professional internship, the professional, methodological and social competences acquired during the degree programme are implemented and practically consolidated in the intended professional field of activity.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsPractical application of the knowledge acquired during studies.LanguageGerman> Internship reflection SE Industrial Packaging Technology moreInternship reflection SELector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsExperiences and procedures during the internship are discussed and reflected upon in the form of individual conversations and group discussions.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsReflection on the internshipLanguageGerman> Scientific Working ILV Packaging Technology and Sustainability moreScientific Working ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich, FH-Prof.in DIin DIin Dr.in Victoria Krauter1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- Literature survey databases - How to prepare a scientific text - Citation of scienitific literature - Avoiding plagiarism - Presentation techniques - Basics in design of experiment (DoE)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as preliminary test, intermediate test, homework, students´ collaboration, and final exam)Teaching methodsBlended learning (including learning methods such as frontal teaching, distance learning, exercises, work tasks, students´ presentations, etc.)LanguageEnglishPublications The publications of Silvia Apprich written at FH Campus Wien can be found in our publication database, others in the personal web space.
> Fundamentals of Packaging Technology ILV Industrial Packaging Technology moreFundamentals of Packaging Technology ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich, Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis3SWS6ECTSLecture contents- Getting started with studies (e.g. finding a group, self-organisation, mutual expectations, organisation of distance and attendance phases, development of the study programme culture). - Basics of academic work (writing academic texts, quoting, researching) - Packaging-specific terminology, definitions - Functions of packaging - Influence of packaging on shelf life/deterioration - Property profiles of the essential filling goods - Trends in the packaging market - Sustainability issues in packaging technology - CV, Letter of Motivation (in English)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Scientific teamwork, scientific individual work, work assignments, final examinationTeaching methodsBlended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.LanguageGerman
> Requirements and characteristics of filling goods … Industrial Packaging Technology moreRequirements and characteristics of filling goods ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich3SWS6ECTSLecture contents- Food chemistry, Food microbiology, quality maintenance and deterioration, methods for preserving food, requirements of Food on packaging, interaction Food-packaging, overview Food-technology; - Migration issues - Active and intelligent packaging - Requirements of pharmaceuticals on packaging, GMP, interaction between pharmaceutical and packagingAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent examination character: Intermediate tests, work assignments, preparation of a scientific paper, design and presentation of a poster, final examination. Bonus points for outstanding performanceTeaching methodsBlended learning consisting of lectures, practical exercises, reflections/discussions, small group work, student presentations and e-learning units.LanguageGerman
> Microbiology and Hygiene ILV Industrial Packaging Technology moreMicrobiology and Hygiene ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Cell structure and cell function of microorganisms - Growth, inhibition and killing of microorganisms - Basics of microbial metabolism - Systematics and nomenclature of microorganisms - Safety measures when handling microorganisms - Microorganisms as spoilage agents, pathogenic and toxinogenic microorganisms - Overview of preservation processes - Basics of hygiene - Hygiene managementAssessment methodsContinuous assessment 3 work tasks, 2 intermediate tests, final testTeaching methodsThis course is designed as a lecture. Essentially, lectures are combined with work assignments (e-learning) and presentations by the students. In addition, students are encouraged by the lecturer to critically question teaching content.LanguageGerman
> Metal ILV Industrial Packaging Technology moreMetal ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich, Ing. Bernd Henzinger, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Martin Kornfeld, MBA2.5SWS5ECTSLecture contentsRigid metal packaging - Packaging steel - manufacturing process (TP, ECCS, BP) - Properties of packaging steel - Manufacturing process 2- or 3-part tinplate/aluminium cans (painting, printing, deep drawing, roll forming, welding......) - Packaging variants and characteristics - Quality standards - Manufacturing process for stretch-drawn DWI cans - Manufacturing process for tubes/monobloc containers using the impact extrusion process - Applications and types of rigid metal packaging - Cans - Sterilisation - Recycling & Life Cycle Assessment Flexible aluminium-based packaging - Production of aluminium and aluminium foil - Finishing technologies - Applications and packaging types/specifications - Packaging properties - Metallurgy and corrosion - Quality testing Sustainability Case studies/group work within the framework of the above-mentioned contentsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment written, open questions or multiple/single choiceTeaching methodsBlended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.LanguageGerman
> Paper ILV Industrial Packaging Technology morePaper ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich2SWS4ECTSLecture contents> Raw materials and additives > Paper and board production > Paper machine technology > Packaging properties of paper and board > Paper and board grades and their different applicationsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Written testsTeaching methodsblended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.LanguageGerman
> Bachelor thesis SE Industrial Packaging Technology moreBachelor thesis SELector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich2SWS10ECTSLecture contentsStudents receive support and encouragement in the development of a suitable research design, in the creation of a concept as well as in the writing of the Bachelor's thesis. The Bachelor's thesis is an extended work record of the professional internship, which is documented and scientifically reflected. The topic of the Bachelor's thesis results from the question chosen during the professional internship.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsIndependent work on a scientific questionLanguageGerman
> Internship PR Industrial Packaging Technology moreInternship PR0SWS19ECTSLecture contentsThe students work on a specific task under the supervision of a person relevant to the subject. In the professional internship, the professional, methodological and social competences acquired during the degree programme are implemented and practically consolidated in the intended professional field of activity.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsPractical application of the knowledge acquired during studies.LanguageGerman
> Internship reflection SE Industrial Packaging Technology moreInternship reflection SELector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsExperiences and procedures during the internship are discussed and reflected upon in the form of individual conversations and group discussions.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsReflection on the internshipLanguageGerman
> Scientific Working ILV Packaging Technology and Sustainability moreScientific Working ILVLector: FH-Prof.in DI.in Dr.in Silvia Apprich, FH-Prof.in DIin DIin Dr.in Victoria Krauter1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- Literature survey databases - How to prepare a scientific text - Citation of scienitific literature - Avoiding plagiarism - Presentation techniques - Basics in design of experiment (DoE)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as preliminary test, intermediate test, homework, students´ collaboration, and final exam)Teaching methodsBlended learning (including learning methods such as frontal teaching, distance learning, exercises, work tasks, students´ presentations, etc.)LanguageEnglish