• definition of presentation goals
• selection of information,
• choice of media and message,
• designing a compelling presentation structure,
• dealing with stress,
• handling questions from the audience.

• Graduates are able to define presentation goals.

• Graduates are able to prepare and structure convincing presentations.

• Graduates are able to create effective slides or other media.

• Graduates are able to handle media professionally.

• Graduates are able to meet the information needs of the audience.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

  1 SWS / 2 ECTS (= 50 TU workload students) =

  8 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

42 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

• lecturer presentations

Participatory methods:

• practical exercises
• reflections
• ffedback
• presentations
• simulation

Endprüfung: The seminar is evaluated based on the active participation of the students. (100% mandatory attendance!)

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> participated (teilgenommen)

> not participated (nicht teilgenommen)

• Life Cycle Assessment,
• environmental Impact Categories,
• processes,
• flows,
• functional unit,
• system boundary,
• ISO 14040/44,
• comparative LCA,
• product Environmental Footprint,
• management of LCA projects,
• historical background of LCA

• Graduates are able to understand the fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Graduates know the most important assessment methods and tools.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

1,5 SWS / 3 ECTS (= 75 TU workload students) =

11 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

63 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

• Frontal ppt Presentation with participative excercies (e. g. quizzes and discussions)
• Presentation of an example of calculation of environmental impacts as well as normalization and weighting
• Presentation of an example of calculation allocation

Participatory methods:

• Creating of a functional unit for chosen examples
• Calculating the environmental impact (working with characterization factors)
• Calculation of the normalization and weighting of impact factors as well as allocation calculations
• Research about LCA Papers and studys -> comparison of those in a written essay

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Midterm exam 1 (15 points)

2. Midterm exam 2 (15 points)

3. Individual work (30 points)

4. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Conventional as well as novel technologies and concepts,
• selected topics in packaging technology,
• digitalisation and linking of all partners in the supply chain,
• materials, production and filling,
• hygienic design and decontamination.

• Graduates intensify their knowledge in conventional packaging technology and extend their knowledge into novel packaging technologies.

• Graduates are capable of analysing and assessing areas of application for specific packaging technologies regarding different product requirements.

• Graduates are able to assess the potential of certain packaging technologies in the packaging sector.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

 3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

 23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

   1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

• presentation with ongoing discussion
• guest lecture

Participatory methods:

• group exercises
• reading and discussing scientific literature
• student presentations with discussions

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Assignment 1 – short paper (10 points)

2. Intermediate exam 1 (20 points)

3. Assignment 2 – short paper (10 points)

4. Intermediate exam 2 (20 points)

5. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points. (105 with bonus points)

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Overview on selected methods in resource management:
• Waste management systems, resource saving and waste prevention
• Material flow analysis (MFA)
• Environmental management systems (EMS)
• Ecodesign

• Graduates have an overview of the position of waste management within resource management, different waste types and levels of waste management, as well as the treatment and recycling of municipal solid waste.

• Graduates know about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

• Graduates have an overview of terms and definitions in Material Flow Analysis (MFA) as well as of material balances including examples of material flows and stocks.

• Graduates have an overview of material flow systems and are able to setup such a system and fill it with data.

• Graduates have an overview about all elements of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001 or EMAS regulation and know the significant differences of ISO 14001 and EMAS.

• Graduates know practical methods and tools for an efficient implementation of environmental management systems (EMS).

• Graduates have an overview of basic principles & requirements of eco-design and are able to apply them resp. to assess products and processes based on those principles.

• Graduates know different eco-design web tools and are able to use them.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

2 SWS / 4 ECTS (= 100 TU workload students) =

15 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

84 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

- Blended Learning

- Presentation of lecturers as well as group exercises of students

Participatory methods:

- Elaboration of various exercises

- Active participation in the lectures

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

Exercise 1: Resource saving and waste prevention, homework (10

points)

- Exercise 2: Material Flow Analysis, homework & presentation (25

points)

- Exercise 3: EMS, presentation (10 points)

- Exercise 4: Ecodesign, homework & presentation (15 points)

- Active participation in the lectures (5 bonus points)

- ONLINE / Written final examination (40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points (105 points including bonus points).

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Project Management Basics
• Project Management Tools
• EU funded projects
• Evaluation of research proposals
• Joint development of full research proposal (applicable for international and national funding)

• Graduates are familiar with basics of Standard Project Management Terminology and Techniques and basics about EU funded projects.

• Graduates know how to structure a proposal.

• Graduates know and are able to perform o Evaluation of a research project proposal o Screening of a call for a research proposal

• Graduates know how to structure a research proposal according to the requirements of a horizon Europe project proposal including: o Describing Research methodology o Developing a basic workplan o Developing basic work package and task descriptions o Developing basic time plans

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

2,5 SWS / 5 ECTS (= 125 TU workload students) =

20 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

105 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Powerpoint presentations and verbal explanations and examples

Participatory methods:

• Group work on proposal evaluation
• Group presentation of joint evaluation decision (ESR)
• Group wok on individual project proposals
• Presentation of developed projects

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Asignment 1: Proposal evaluation (20 points)

2. Asignment 2: Submission of proposals (70 points)

3. Asignment 3: Impact section (10 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Literature survey databases
• How to prepare a scientific text
• Citation of scienitific literature
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Presentation techniques
• Basics in design of experiment (DoE)

• Students are able to conduct a scientific literature survey.

• Students are able to plan a scientific experiment.

• Students are able to apply their knowledge in statistics to evaluate results of an experiment.

• Students are able to write a scientific publication.

Blended learning (including learning methods such as frontal teaching, distance learning, exercises, work tasks, students´ presentations, etc.)

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as preliminary test, intermediate test, homework, students´ collaboration, and final exam)

How to measure the subject?

• Data World overview
• The „Attribute“ Data World
• The „Count“ Data World
• The „Continuous“ Data World
• Comparing the Data Worlds
• Data World summary

Does the data represent what you think it does?

• Data collection overview
• How much data (minimum sample size)?
• How often (sampling frequency)?
• How good is the quality of data (MSA)?

What does the data say?

• Data description overview
• Describing data numerically
• Describing data graphically
• Normal distribution
• Confidence intervals
• From graphical result to statistical significance

How does the change effect the output?

• Hypothesis Testing Overview
  •       Hypothesis Test Averages
  •       Hypothesis Test Medians
  •       Hypothesis Test Standard deviation
  •       Hypothesis Test Proportions
• Correlation and regression
• Design of experiments (DOE)
• Use of statistical software (minitab)

• Graduates are able to recognize the importance of data collection, identify limitations in data collection methods and other sources of statistical bias, and determine their implications and how they affect the scope of inference.

• Graduates are able to use statistical software (minitab) to summarize data numerically and visually, and to perform data analysis.

• Graduates have a conceptual understanding of the unified nature of statistical inference.

• Students are able to apply estimation and testing methods to analyze single variables or the relationship between two variables in order to understand natural phenomena and make data-based decisions.

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Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

2 SWS / 4 ECTS (= 100 TU workload students) =

16 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

84 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Presentation of lecturers

Participatory methods:

Work in groups to solve examples

Work with statistical software minitab

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Activity: results as a file (14 points)

2. Test: about content of first day (18 points)

3. Activity: work as a file (14 points)

4. Homework: examples to be solved with minitab (22 points)

5. Test: about content of second day (18 points)

6. Activity: work in groups results as a file (14 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

The SEiPT I course is all about communicating: communicating science and technology, communicating in English... which means we will be discussing, presenting and reflecting upon current topics relevant for packaging technologists. Topics will be chosen which align with the aims of the degree programme and by working closely with other lecturers will complement the content of courses running in parallel.

• Upon successful completion of the course students are able to communicate scientific/technological topics relevant to their field of studies clearly using the appropriate supporting media, and deal with arising questions (individually and in teams).

• Upon successful completion of the course students are able to design and present scientific posters.

• Students are able to discuss scientific/technological/ethical issues and justify their standpoint, and on occasion take the lead by presiding over these discussions in an international/ multicultural groups.

• Students are able to judge their own and their peers’ presentation performance (video self-assessment and -reflection) and provide feedback (written and spoken) taking professional etiquette into account.

• Students are able to assess their English language levels (listening, reading, speaking and writing) according to the ‘Common European Framework for Reference of Languages’ , set goals for their personal language acquisition and reflect on their progress.

• Students are able to introduce themselves including their skills and experiences, prepare a CV and a Letter of Motivation in English.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

1.5 SWS / 3 ECTS (= 75 TU workload students) =

16.5 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

58.5 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods: Brief inputs

Face-2-face / Moodle resources, relevant to each session.

Participatory methods: Group tasks, discussions and poster presentations (in collaboration with the Methods in Resource Management course)

The students work at their own speed to acquire scientific knowledge depending on previous experience and expertise, and also depending on personal interest. In addition to deepening knowledge of specific topics, through group work students acquire additional competences such as social, linguistic, discussions and presentations skills. Additionally, they gain experience of working in international and interdisciplinary groups.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung:

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Introductory Poster Upload (5 points)

2. Contribution to session 1 (individual & group work, 5 points)

3. Experience & Expertise Task (5 points)

4. Proposed Discussion Article (individual, 15 points)

5. Contribution to session 2 (individual, 5 points)

6. Contribution to session 2 (group work, 5 points)

7. Contribution to session 3 (discussion, 10 points)

8. Reflection of Discussion (individual, 5 points)

9. Poster: first draft (group, 10 points)

10. Peer review of Posters (individual, 5 points)

11. Poster: final version (group work, 5 points)

12. Presentation of Poster (in pairs, 10 points)

13. Contribution to session 4 (individual, 5 points)

14. Course Reflection (individual, 10 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students’ portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Identify traps in communication and situations prone to conflict
• Conflict Escalation and De-Escalation
• How to criticise: constructive vs. destructive criticism. Non-violent criticism. Rules for feedback
• The potential within the conflict: learning constructive cooperation through solving the conflict
• Conflict resolution methods

This programme is designed to develop your capabilities in interpersonal communication: avoiding unnecessary conflicts as well as conflict management and helping to settle conflicts.

• Students are able to recognize conflicts and classify them.

• Students are able to apply methods of conflict resolution.

• Students are able to understand principles, phases and techniques of mediation.

• Students have developed techniques for managing conflict situations with peers and within a team.

Concise presentation of the theoretical background. “As much theory as necessary as little as possible”.

Topic-centred group work. Peer consultation, peer coaching.

Feedback from lecturer and peers. Simulations of challenging situations.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as preliminary test, intermediate test, homework, students´ collaboration, and final exam)

• Investigation of existing LCA studies on packaging
• Operating OpenLCA and Ecoinvent
• Realization of an LCA study

• Students are able to independently conduct an LCA study (in a simplified manner)

• Students are able to identify the environmental hotspots of a product’s life cycle.

• Students are able to understand the relevance of packaging in the context of product sustainability.

Blended learning (including learning methods such as frontal teaching, distance learning, exercises, work tasks, students´ presentations, etc.)

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as homework and a final group report)

• Sources of innovation,
• business model innovation,
• new business development,
• entrepreneurial selling,
• managing a start-up or small business, private equity & venture capital

• Graduates are able to develop innovative business models.

• Graduates are able to manage innovation processes successfully.

• Graduates are able to apply methods of entrepreneurial leadership.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Topics of innovation, entrepreneurship & strategy will be elaborated based on a PowerPoint presentation prepared specifically for the purposes of the course, whereby basic prior knowledge (as economic topics are taught as part of the Bachelor's degree programme) is expected, and the willingness to engage in economic and innovative thinking is a key requirement.

Participatory methods:

The students independently prepare sub-areas of the innovation processes and methods of entrepreneurial leadership and present their knowledge in class and answer questions from the participants as experts. In addition, students are required to develop an entrepreneurial venture step by step in group work and work out concrete concepts for founding a start-up.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. active participation in class (= 15 points)

2. literature test (= 10 points)

3. individual work and presentation in class (= 30 points)

4. group start-up concept and presentation in class (= 30 points)

5. written final examination (= 15 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Conventional and novel testing systems and technology,
• chemical, physical and microbial tests,
• non-destructive testing systems and technology,
• specific material testing procedures for packaging made of paper, board or plastic test programs and parameters,
• interpretation of test results

• Graduates deepen their understanding of conventional packaging testing and technology and gain a comprehensive overview of novel and non-destructive packaging testing and technology.

• Graduates are able to select appropriate tests necessary for development of new as well as examination of existing packaging systems and, further, to prepare, analyse and evaluate material and packaging specifications.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

The main content of the lectures will be presented by several guest lecturers in the classroom via powerpoint presentation.

Participatory methods:

Students will participate with a standard blended learning approach. This include online exercises and teaching material, practical laboratory exercises and a team exercise in form of writing laboratory protocols together.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Laboratory entry exam 1 (20 points)

2. Laboratory protocol 1 (30 points)

3. Laboratory entry exam 2 (20 points)

4. Laboratory protocol 2 (30 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Sustainable development and the law
• Environmental values and principles
• Climate Change
• Environmental regulations and policies in the European Union
• Waste regulations
• Circular Economy
• Extended Producer Responsibility
• Packaging waste, plastic waste

• Graduates understand the concept of sustainable development and know how it links to legal principles and international and European law.

• Graduates are able to identify and assess the relevant environmental legislation in the European context for the packaging sector.

• Graduates know the relevant trends in environmental legislation and apply this knowledge for developing sustainable solutions for packaging. Graduates know the European waste and recycling industry and understand markets and technologies and can assess their importance for the management of packaging waste. Graduates know about the increasing environmental pollution caused by plastic packaging waste Graduates are aware about measures and methods to recycle this packaging waste in the sense of the circular economy

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

2 SWS / 4 ECTS (= 100 TU workload students) =

15 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

84 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

- Classroom teaching along PPT presentation

- Presentation of websites, online documents and videos as appropriate

Participatory methods:

- Participation and discussion in class

- Group Homework

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Participation and active discussion in class (5 points/teaching unit = 20 points)

2. Group homework (40 points)

3. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Definition and principles of sustainability
• Integration of environmental, social and economic acting
• Strategies in sustainability
• Waste management
• Climate change
• Land use

• Graduates are able to understand the principles of sustainability (ecology, economy and social aspects)

• Graduates are able to apply their knowledge in resource management

• Graduates are able to assess product and process developments

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

2 SWS / 4 ECTS (= 100 TU workload students) =

15 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

84 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

- Presentations

- In-course discussions

Participatory methods:

- Active participation in discussions

- Presentation of seminar paper as poster

- Submission of seminar paper

- Experimental game & reflexion on selected papers

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Seminar paper (= 40 points)

2. Poster presentation 5 minutes (10 points)

Schedule_2. SEM_844.010_Sustainability and Resource Management IC

3. Experimental game & paper reflection (10 points)

4. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• The SEiPT II course consolidates and extends the knowledge and skills relevant for packaging technologists from the previous SEiPT I course.
• Topics will be chosen which align with the aims of the degree programme and by working closely with other lecturers will complement the content of courses running in parallel.

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to consolidate and build on their knowledge and skills from the previous SEiPT I course

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to analyse and understand the scientific literature (scientifically and linguistically)

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to write using good scientific style

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to discuss/debate/negotiate using the appropriate language and techniques

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to use appropriate language for ‘pitching’ ideas

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to judge their own and their peers’ performance and provide feedback taking professional etiquette into account

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to source national/international funding for their professional development

• Upon successful completion of the course graduates are able to navigate and productively contribute to an international/interdisciplinary working environment with the appropriate skills and mindset.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

1.5 SWS / 3 ECTS (= 75 TU workload students) =

11 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

64 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

face-2-face content input supported by further Moodle resources, relevant to each session.

Participatory methods:

student-centered individual and group tasks: problem-solving scientific tasks, debates, pitch presentations and career development tasks.

Depending on previous experience, expertise, and also personal interest, students work at their own speed to acquire scientific/technical knowledge and develop their personal career.

In addition to deepening knowledge of specific topics, through group work students acquire additional competences such as social, linguistic, discussion and presentations skills.

Additionally, they gain experience of working in international and interdisciplinary groups.

Note that some tasks are in collaboration with the courses SARM and IES.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Introductory questionnaire (5 points)

2. Scientific literature (group work, 10 points)

3. Scientific literature (individual work, 15 points)

4. Debate (individual preparation & participation, 20 points)

5. Pitch (group work & presentation, 25 points)

6. Career development (individual work, 20 points)

7. Course reflection (5 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Update of the legal situation – EU Commission Guidelines
• Short introduction on Packaging Materials for Pharmaceutical Products function and contribution to the product
• Reasons for increasing Quality Focus on packaging materials for Pharmaceuticals
• Describing the Procedures to get marketing authorization focusing on packaging material EC and USA
• The involved Authorities
• The Legal Framework, sources, documents and guidelines (overview)
• The Quality Issues behind the procedure
• Sources of Quality Specifications for selected packaging materials
• Short abstract on Foodstuffs and Cosmetics regulatory procedures

• Graduates will have a better understanding of the specific needs of legal requirements of packaging components and materials for Medicinal Products (Food Stuffs and Cosmetic Products) regarding use, function, quality requirements and standards. The reasons for the increasing contribution of packaging material and components to safety quality and efficacy to Medicinal Products will become evident.

• Graduates understand the legal requirements during the Application Process of a Medicinal Product to reach a Market Authorization, and within this process the role of packaging materials and components, the involved Authorities, and the role of the application format (CTD) both in Europe and the US. Besides the Market Authorization some additional legal requirements of the Regulatory Process will be discussed (GxP, Pharmacopeias). The same learning outcome will be reached for the Regulatory Process for Food Products and Cosmetic Products but in a shortened way.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

1 SWS / 2 ECTS (= 50 TU workload students) =

• 7 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)
• 1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)
• 42 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Pesentation Electronic Handouts

Participatory methods:

Questions and answers possibiliy of e mail advise

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: This lecture will be evaluated through a written final exam covering the entire content of the lecture at the end of the course. Attendance of more than 80% is a requirement during the lecture. The maximum achievable score for the written exam is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

Graduates are able to understand

• the principles and systems of personal leadership profiles,
• methods of self-perception and perception of others (feedback),
• leadership styles and their application,
• communication styles,
• team work
• systems of handling diversity

• Graduates are able to present their tasks and knowledge in a convincing way using different presentation styles.

• Graduates are able to identify conflicts in their work environment and to react in a reliable and solution-oriented way.

• Graduates are able to understand the system of leadership.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

1 SWS / 2 ECTS (= 50 TU workload students) =

7 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

42 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Work assignments: Students develop sets of questions, the contents of which are examined in interim exams and subsequently discussed in case of uncertainties. Individual work: Students work on a topic of their choice. This serves both for deepening knowledge in a specific area and for learning how to write a scholarly paper. Creating a power point presentation: Students present the results of their work with the help of a power point presentation.

Participatory methods:

Group work: In addition to elaborating on a specific topic and applying learned concepts, students acquire interdisciplinary skills such as social skills, media didactics competence and language proficiency when working in groups.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Group assignment (paper and presentation) (= 30 points | min. 3

groups)

2. Active participation during discussions (20 points)

3. Homework on Milgram experiment (10 points)

4. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

This course provides a broad introduction of the major theories and models of financial management, which are offered as aids for the understanding, evaluation and resolution of financial managers’ problems. The course contents will cover the following subjects:

• Financial reporting
• Working capital
• Financial statement and cash flow analysis
• Capital structure
• Sources of capital
• Investment and project evaluation
• NPV and IRR
• Financial planning
• Risk management

• Students are able to interpret financial figures and results.

• Students are able to develop and execute financial plans.

• Students are able to write investment applications.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

• 3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =
• 23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)
• 1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)
• 126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

• In class lectures conveying the fundamental basics of the IC content.

Participatory methods:

• Class participations: Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions on relevant IC topics.
• Group presentations (students’ presentations): Students present a specific, chosen topic in front of the class. This allows the topics to made accessible to the entire classroom and encourage discussions.
• Group work (case studies): Students work on specific topics in their respective groups. On the one hand, students strengthen their knowledge by applying what they have learned in class, and on the other hand, working in a group develops interdisciplinary skills such as social skills, media didactics and linguistic competence.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung:

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. class participation (10 points)

2. students´ presentations (10 points)

3. case studies (40 points)

4. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

Managerial economics refers to the application of economic theory and the analytical tools of decision science to examine how an organisation can achieve its aims and objectives most efficiently. The course, aimed at business students as well as practitioners, will teach you a comprehensive and strategic approach to management of a firm or organisation, from the perspective of optimisation.

The topics covered in the course are:

• demand and supply,
• elasticity of demand and supply,
• competitive markets and economic efficiency,
• cost, including opportunity cost and sunk cost,
• market power, monopoly, oligopoly,
• pricing policy, strategic thinking,
• externalities, asymmetric information, incentives and organization.

• Graduates acquire the basics of economic analysis and theory and learn to apply it to practical decision making and solving of management problems.

• Graduates are able to understand the influence of economic institutions on business.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

• 23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)
• 1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)
• 126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods: The core content of the course is presented by the lecturer. Students are expected to prepare for the lectures by reading the presentation slides in advance.

Participatory methods: Lecture contents are discussed and repeated in the class. The homework exercises are solved together in class, with ample opportunity to discuss meaning and applicability of lecture contents. More detailed topics of managerial economics and/or case studies are the subject of student presentations (appr. 10 minutes/4-5 presentation slides each), which serve to better see connections between different topics of managerial economics but also to prepare additional learning material for the class (thus, the quality of the presentation slides to serve also as learning material for the class is a stated goal and supervised by the lecturer). Also, the answers to the quiz are discussed in the following course unit.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Homework 1, 2, and 3 (each 5 points)

2. Quiz (10 points)

3. Presentation (20 points)

4. Participation (15 points)

5. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

Insights about current packaging trends and potentials for innovations and future markets from key note speakers along the value-added chain (packaging producers, manufacturer of branded goods, service providers, science, etc.)

• Graduates understand the global supply chain and markets as well as international developments and trends.

• Graduates can conduct trend scouting and market research and are able to derive and evaluate information on positive and negative impact factors.

• Graduates are capable of developing packaging with regards to trends and future markets.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Face-to face teaching with discussion of important points in small groups

Participatory methods:

Participation in discussion, Input from own experience and industry experience

Exercise: Students research a trend in their field of work or interest and learn about trend scouting and get a chance to connect with co-students and colleges at work

Questionnaires: Students research the guest speakers and there companies, the are prepared for the presentations and can ask open questions from there research. Learning about the industry and connecting with the guest speaker

Online exam: students read compulsory literature and prepare for an exam all by them self to become capable of independent work.

Term paper: students write a term paper to a self chosen topic. They have to follow all instructions for a master thesis and have the chance to prepare for this task. The present their work as a pitch presentation and read and grade on colleges work to get an insight on one more topic and understand the grading process better.

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Online exam compulsory literature (10 points)

2. Questionnaires (10 points)

3. Trend Paper (10 points)

4. Term Paper (40 points)

5. Peer-Feedback (10 points)

6. Presentation Pitch (20 points)

7. Bonus Points (10 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points. (110 with bonus points)

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Basic principles in toxicology
• Toxicological test methods (in-vivo & in-vitro)
• Regulatory requirements - Environmental toxicology
• Toxicological risk assessment
• Extractables/Leachables from packaging material
• Toxicological hazard of plastic material

• Graduates are able to overview the basic principles of toxicology and test methods applied in toxicology.

• Graduates are able to assess toxicological hazards of chemical compounds to the environment.

• Graduates know the principles of toxicological risk assessment, and extractables/leachables from packaging materials.

• Graduates know the toxicological hazards from chemical compounds in plastic packaging materials.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

2 SWS / 4 ECTS (= 100 TU workload students) =

18 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

84 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods: Scientific lecture

Participatory methods: Active listening and contribution

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Active contribution (15 points)

2. Group work (15 points)

3. Homework (20 points)

4. Comprehending scientific literature (10 points)

5. Written final examination (40 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

Students have to conduct a Master thesis (16 ECTS) in English, present the topic and results within the Master seminar (3 ECTS) and pass a final Master’s exam (2 ECTS).

For the Master seminar, students have to prepare a presentation of their Master thesis and to present it to a scientific audience.

• Students are able to prepare a structured and clear presentation in a reliable and autonomous way.

• Students are able to present and defend the results of their research to a relevant audience.

• Students are able to reflect feedback and implement it in a scientific way.

• Students are prepared for their final Master defensio.

Research-guided learning

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: Mandatory participation

Students have to conduct a Master thesis (16 ECTS) in English, present the topic and results within the Master seminar (3 ECTS) and pass a final Master’s exam (2 ECTS).

The Master thesis serves the evidence that the student is able to work on a scientific topic independently. The selected topic has to be related to packaging technology and/or sustainability.

• Students are able to conduct research on a selected scientific topic in the field of packaging technology and sustainability in a reliable and autonomous way.

• Students are able to plan, carry out and complete a research project in the field of packaging technology and sustainability.

Research-guided leraning

Endprüfung: Modulprüfung

Students have to conduct a Master thesis (16 ECTS) in English, present the topic and results within the Master seminar (3 ECTS) and pass a final Master’s exam (2 ECTS).

The Master thesis serves the evidence that the student is able to work on a scientific topic independently. The selected topic has to be related to packaging technology and/or sustainability.

• Students are able to present and defend the results of their research to a relevant audience.

Research-guided leraning

Endprüfung: Module exam

• Introduction to packaging development and design,
• Introduction to Strategy and Implementation design principles
• Design Thinking / Client centricity (practical unit)
• Understanding and reproducing briefing information (The value of information)
• Transfer of briefing information into project tasks
• Holistic approach to Packaging (practical unit)
• Introduction to aligned working principles (Packaging Wheel)

• Graduates will broaden their knowledge in packaging technology and implementation.

• Graduates will learn fundamentals of packaging strategy and packaging design.

• Graduates are able synthesize relevant information via brief and debrief and will understand how to transfer information into tasks.

• Graduates will learn the importance of understanding consumer needs and to structure their own tasks according to this.

• Graduates will deepen their experience in presentation skills and in working under restrains in terms of time or ressources and in working as a team.

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

• Lectures on Packaging principles (partly w/ media support)

Participatory methods:

• Preparation of presentations

• Presentation of work

• Individual and team work

• 20-10-10-5 System

• Group and panel discussion

• Analysis on information and elaboration of questionnaire

• Practical session on Design Thinking

• Consumer surveys

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Assignment 01: Pick-A-Pack (20 Pts)

Introduction into the topic

First evaluation of a packaging

1. Assignment 02: The Debrief (30 Pts)

The relevance of information transfer

Create the perfect (De)Brief

2. Assignment 03: alternating topic (50 Pts)

Assignment is based on the topic of Day 04

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)