College of Applied Science & Technology 139 MFET 2153 - Metal Welding Lecture/Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Introduction to industrial metal welding processes, equipment selection, design criteria, shop procedures and terminology. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval. MFET 2300 - Statics and Strength of Materials Credits: (5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Principles of forces, moments, resultants & static equilibrium of force systems, center of gravity, friction, and free body diagram analysis. Also concept of stress and strain, shear, bending moments, torsion, bending stresses in beams and stress resolution and shear. Five lectures per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 2010/L or PHYS 2210/L; MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210. MFET 2360 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Survey of industrially important processes used to change material shape and condition for industrial use. Survey of industrially important materials and the principles of material behavior. MFET 2410 - Quality Concepts and Statistical Applications Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This is the first course in a series of three designed to impart the Six Sigma body of knowledge. It integrates managerial, technological and statistical concepts across all functions of an organization to ensure that a product is fit for use. Provides a foundation in current quality paradigms and introduces students to software tools (MS Excel and Minitab) used to statistically analyze problems encountered in manufacturing firms. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or higher level. MFET 2440 - Computer Numeric Control (CNC) in Manufacturing Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with CNC programming, setup or operations. Manual programming, APT programming, and Mazatrol (a conversational programming language) will be taught. In addition, an introduction to CAD/CAM will also be discussed. A three-hour lab, once a week is required. Prerequisite: MATH 1080 or MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 ; MFET 1210 . Co-Requisite: MFET 2440L. May be repeated 3 times up to 6 credit hours. MFET 2440L - CNC in Manufacturing Lab Credits: (l) Applications of the theory taught in MFET 2440 . Introduction to the setup & operation of the CNC lathe and mill. One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: MFET 2440. MFET 2550 - Basics of Quality Engineering Credits: (2) Typically taught: Evening classes only. Approaches quality from the perspective of the production technician using applied statistics, total quality concepts, inspection techniques and methods and nonconforming material control. Addresses sampling principles used in production management as well as a review of industry accepted standards. (ASQC Series) MFET 2610 - Quality Improvement Principles and Techniques Credits: (2) This course assesses vital knowledge of quality tools and their uses by individuals, from non-traditional quality areas, who are involved in quality improvement projects. The course examines the rapid spread of quality principles and practices throughout organizations, and covers the essentials of quality management for individuals who manage quality programs, but who are not necessarily specialized in traditional quality areas. The course prepares students for the Certified Quality Improvement Associate examination administered by the American Society for Quality. MFET 2670 - GMA, FCA and GTA Welding Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Theory and skills course covering Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Prerequisite: MFET 2150 /MFET 2150L or MFET 2153. Co- Requisite: MFET 2670L. MFET 2670L - GMA, FCA and GTA Welding Lab Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A "hands on" lab that reinforces the theory and skills course (MFET 2670) covering Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Prerequisite: MFET 2150 /MFET 2150L. Co-Requisite: MFET 2670. MFET 2830 - Directed Readings in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Individual research on topics requested by industry or which meet special needs of Manufacturing Engineering Technology students. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog