Manufacturing Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology General Information along with basic math, science and communications skills. Students could perform as technicians or laboratory assistants. General Requirements: • A minimum of 103 credit hours are required plus satisfactory completion of all listed requirements. • A maximum of 67 credit hours in the major discipline. • Engl EN111(4). • At least 20 hours from the General Education courses listed in the catalog, with at least one course in each of the four areas: Humanities, Natural Science, Social Science, and Personal Development. A grade of C or better in all major and specified General Education courses. Specific Requirements: • Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses required (11 credit hours): Mfet 115(1), 231/231L (3), 244/244L (4), 332 (3). • Technical courses required (34 credit hours): MET 230 (5), 263/263L (4), 331 (5); MT 100/100L (5), 102/102L (5); DG 120/120L (3), 160/160L (4), 245 (3). • Support courses required (50 credit hours): Math 106 (5), 107 (5), 211 (5) 212 (5); Engl EN111 (4), EN112 (4); Beas PD170 (4) or Comsci PD101 (4); Phsx PS261/264 (5), 262/ 265 (5); Chem PS 111 (5); Commun HU102 (3). • The following courses are required by the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department and will also meet General Education Requirements: Beas PD170 (4) or Comsci PD101 (4); Phsx PS261/264 (5); Chem PS111 (5); Commun HU102 (3). MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES - MFET 115. Pre-Professional Seminar in Manufacturing (1) S An introductory course for students planning to major in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. An explanation of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum and its place in the occupational spectrum. Current job functions of manufacturing engineering technologists will be discussed by manufacturing engineers and technologists from industry. 120. Automotive Machining (2) 5 Introduction to the machines and hand tools of the machine shop will be given to the Automotive Technology majors. Emphasis will be placed on precision measuring tools and the basic functions of the engine lathe and the vertical milling machines. Tech prep modules from the Machine Tool curriculum will be incorporated into the lab instruction. One lecture and a three hour lab per week. 125. Machining Principles for Non-Manufacturing Majors (2) S Introduction to the machines and hand tools of the machine shop will be given to the non-manufacturing majors. Emphasis will be placed on precision measuring with inspection tools and the basic functions of the engine lathe and the vertical milling machines. Tech Prep modules from the Machine Tool curriculum will be incorporated into the lecture and lab instruction. Two lectures per week. Corequisite: Mfet 125L. 125L. Machining Processes for Non-Manufacturing Majors Lab (2) S Application of the theory taught in Mfet 125. Two 3-hour labs per week. Corequisite: Mfet 125. 165. Welding Processes (1) W (alternate years) Principles and practices in the fundamentals of arc and acetylene welding for those students in majors other than manufacturing, fusion welding of sheet and plate ferrous metals. One lecture per week. Corequisite: Mfet 165L. 165L. Welding Processes Lab (1) W (alternate years) Application of the theory taught in Mfet 165. One 3-hr lab per week. Corequisite: Mfet 165. 189. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) A, W, S Open to all first year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Department approval required before registration. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 231. Metal Forming & Casting (2) A Introduction to industrial metal forming and casting processes, equipment selection, design criteria, shop procedures and terminology. Two lectures per week. Corequisite: Mfet 231L. 231L. Metal Forming & Casting Lab (1) A Application of the theory taught in Mfet 231. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: Mfet 231. 244. Computer Numerical Control in Manufacturing (3) 5 Applications of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) in manufacturing. Includes machine codes, controller functions, tooling requirements and CNC machine capacity. Prerequisites: Mfet 122 or MT 104; and Math 106 or MT 111. Three lectures per week. Corequisite: Mfet 244L. 244L. Computer Numerical Control in Manufacturing Lab (1) 5 Applications of the theory taught in Mfet 244. Operation of CNC lathes and mills. Corequisite: Mfet 244. 283. Directed Readings in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (1-4) Individual research on topics requested by industry or which meet special needs of Manufacturing Engineering Technology students. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) A, W, S Open to all second year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of Mfet 189. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) A, W, S Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 301. Tool Design (5) A Principles of workpiece control including: Geometric, dimensional, and mechanical control. Other topics include: process tolerance stacks, design of special tools and gauges, applications in the production of manufactured parts, tool drawings, specifications, and modular tooling. Five lectures per week. Prerequisites: MT 102/1021 or Mfet 122/122L; MET 230; DG 245. 326. Advanced N/C Programming (3) W Preparation of N/C machine code using the APT programming language; includes geometric definitions, looping, pocketing and repetitive routines. CNC tooling and cutting parameters will also be included. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Mfet 244; Math 106 or MT 111. 331. Materials Selection and Treatment (4) A The terminology, concepts and principles involved in the selection, specification and processing of engineering materials so they meet design criteria including: load, life and appearance. Testing methods to determine those properties and characteristics. Manual and computer accessing of materials data. Four lectures per week. Prerequisites: Mfet 122/122L or MT 102/102L; MET 331; Chem PS111. Corequisite: Mfet 331L. 331L. Materials Selection and Treatment Lab (1) A Application of the theory taught in Mfet 331. One 2-hour lab per week. Corequisite: Mfet 331. 332. Machine Design (3) S Application of engineering fundamentals to the design of individual machine parts such as shafts, power screws, belts, chains, bearings, springs, gears, etc. Prerequisite: MET 331. Three lectures per week. 334. Applied Fluid Power (3) W Principles of fluid mechanics and component operation as they apply to the design of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Computer programs may be used to analyze and design systems. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: MET 331; Phsx PS 111 andPS114orPhsxPS261 and PS264. Corequisite: Mfet 334L. 334L. Applied Fluid Power Lab (1) W Application of the theory taught in Mfet 334. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: Mfet 334. 335. Plastic Materials and Processing (2) W Design and processing of plastic materials for industrial applications. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: Chem PS111; Mt 102/102LorMfet 122/122L. Corequisite: Mfet 335L. 335L. Plastic Materials and Processing Lab (1) W Application of the theory taught in Mfet 335. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: Mfet 335. 336. Composite Manufacturing I (2) S Structure, processing, properties, and use of composite materials. Various composite manufacturing methods are emphasized. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Mfet 335. Corequisite: Mfet 336L. 336L. Composite Manufacturing I Lab (1) S Application of the theory taught in Mfet 336. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: Mfet 336. 337. Composite Manufacturing II (2) A more indepth study of selected processing and manufacturing methods. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Mfet 336. Corequisite: Mfet 337L. 337L. Composite Manufacturing II Lab (1) Application of the theory taught in Mfet 337. One 2-hr lab per week. Prerequisite: Mfet 336L. Corequisite: Mfet 337. 346. CAD/CAM Applications (3) A,W 3D modeling with high-end CAD systems using object modeling, design-by-feature and assembly modeling to address manufacturing concerns in an integrated-applications CAD/CAM system. Also, the use of CAD models for the generation of engineering documentation, process plans, and numerical control code. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: DG 120/120L; Beas PD170 or Comsci PD101. 347. Special Projects in CAD/CAM (3) W, S Application of computer graphics software to manufacturing process problems including process drawings, documentation and generation of computer numerical control programs. Prerequisites: Mfet 244 and Mfet 346. Three lectures per week. 350. Statistical Quality Control (4) S Introduction to basic statistical concepts. Industrial applications of statistics including process control charting, acceptance sampling, and reliability testing. Four lectures per week. Prerequisites: Math 107; Mfet 122/122LorMT 102/102L. 351. Production and Inventory Control (3) Materials management objectives, bills of material, master schedule, part requirements generation, capacity planning, shop floor control. Introduction to computerized MRP system (for APICS Certification). Three lectures per week. 353. Cost Estimating and Engineering Economics (4) A Production cost structure, operation costing, break-even analysis, make-buy decision, capital equipment justification. Computer aids are used to analyze cost data. Four lectures per week. Prerequisite: Math 107; Beas PD170 or Comsci PD101. Corequisite: Mfet 461. 355. Total Quality Management (3) W Integrates managerial, technological, and statistical concepts across all functions of an organization to ensure that a product will be fit for use. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Mfet 350. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technolog Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 70 71 Continuing Education