82 MFET 4550. Advanced Quality Principles (2) Provides advanced study in all aspects of the application of quality principles to a production environment. The course will involve case study and application of quality theory. Students should have a broad knowledge of organizational structure and planning, quality techniques, customer satisfaction and focus, project management, and human resource management. Cooperative experience in a business/industry is recommended. (ASQC Series) Prerequisite: MFET SI2410 or equivalent. Evening classes only. MFET 4580. Process Automation (1) F A study of the elements used in the automation of manufacturing processes including: programmable logic controllers, robotics (servo and non-servo), vision systems, and material handling devices. Prerequisites: MFET2440/2440L, MFET 3010, TBETE1700; CEET 1850. Co-requisite: MFET 4580L. One 1-hour lecture per week. MFET 4580L. Process Automation Lab (2) F Students duplicate demonstration sequence of automation equipment and develop new routines in: Contiolling servo and non- servo robots, computer-aided manufacturing systems and QM cell, programmable logic controllers, and other devices used in process automation. Co-requisite: MFET 4580. MFET 4590. Production Planning and Process Control (3) Organization, design, and management of production systems. Includes topics addressing Manufacturing Analysis, Inventory Control, Process Capability, Equipment specifications and Manufacturing Economics. Fundamentals of Ergonomics and OSHA requirements will also be discussed. Three lectures per week. MFET SI4600. Manufacturing Simulation (2) Discrete-event simulation of manufacturing systems, as a tool for developing more responsive systems. Simulation is shown to be a viable method of predicting outcomes in a stochastic system. Modeling assignments include: material handling constructs, probability distributions, logical branching, and report analysis. Prerequisites: MFET 3010, MFET SI2410 and MFET 4590. MFET 4610. Senior Project Planning and Estimating (5) F, S This is designed as a capstone course for students and is to be taken in the senior year of their program. The course will teach students, entering Senior Project, fundamental principles in Project Management, Cost Estimating, Engineering Economics and Production Management that will be necessary to successfully complete their Senior Project experience. Students must apply and gain departmental approval before entering Senior Project. Approval is based on an interview with department faculty and fulfilling the prerequisites listed on the "Senior Project Requirements Sheet" available from the department secretary. All students approved for Senior project will register for this course regardless of individual project group assignments. Five lectures per week. Co-requisite: MFET 4610 Lab. MFET 4610L, 4620L. Senior Project Lab (2-2) F, S Must apply for senior project before March 1 of the previous year. Must have department approval. Approval is based on an interview with department faculty and fulfuling the prerequisites listed on the "Senior Project Requirements Sheet" available from the department secretary. Time: as required to complete the project. Two consecutive semesters. Co-requisite: MFET 4610 (with MFET 4610L only). MFET 4650. Software Quality Engineering Principles (2) F This course prepares the student to incorporate quality development and implementation as a software design team member. The course provides instruction on concepts, principles and techniques to develop a comprehensive understanding of software inspection, testing, verification, and validation. Participants will learn to implement software development and maintenance processes and methods. This course also prepares the student for the Certified Systems Quality Engineer examination administered through American Society for Quality. MFET 4670. Reliability Engineering Principles (2) F This course prepares the student to work as a design team member to incorporate reliability considerations into a basic design. Course provides information on application of proven techniques to achieve quality product results. This course also prepares the student for the Certified Reliability Engineer examination administered through American Society for Quality. MFET 4750. Master Planning of Resources (2) Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans, forecast internal and external demand, create the master schedule consistent with business policies, objectives and resource constraints. (APICS series). Evening classes only. Prerequisite: MFET 3510. MFET 4770. Strategic Management of Resources (2) The relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain related functions. Addressing aligning resources with strategic plan, integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Prerequisite: MFET 3510 and be familiar with concepts addressed in all other APICS courses. (APICS series). Evening classes only. MFET 4800. Individual Research in Manufacturing Technology (1-3) F, S Special individual research and development projects in Manufacturing and Engineering Technology. Credit and time determined by the student and the faculty project supervisor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. MFET 4830. Directed Readings in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (1-3) F, S Must have department approval. MFET 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) F, S Open to all fourth year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of MFET 1890. MFET 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Juniors and Seniors only. Faculty approval required. MFET 4995. Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Exam Review (1) F, S This course is designed to provide a structured review for the student to take the Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Exam. MFET 5050. Gateway to Technology (5) Su Gateway to Technology is a course designed specifically and only for current high school teachers who have been assigned by districts to teach the related Project Lead the Way course in their respective schools. Gateway to Technology introduces the Project Lead the Way series of courses covering the principles of engineering and technology. The course promotes an understanding of the field of technology and covers the continuous evolution of technology, the positive and negative impact of technology on our society, and career opportunities in technology. This course will utilize a train the trainer approach, meaning that the high school teachers will learn both technical content as well as the teaching methodologies they will use in the presentation of the course at their high schools. Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog