62 63 244. Computer Numerical Control in Manufacturing (3) S Applications of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) in manufacturing. Includes machine codes, controller functions, tooling requirements and CNC machine capacity. Prerequisites: MfET 102 or MfET 104; and Math 106. Three lectures per week. Corequisite: MfET 244L. 244L. Computer Numerical Control in Manufacturing Lab (1) S Applications of the theory taught in MfET 244. Operation of CNC lathes and mills. Corequisite: MfET 244. 255. Basics of Quality Engineering (3) 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. 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) 5 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/ 102L; MET 230; DG 245. 326. Advanced N/C Programming (3) 5 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. 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) A 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 PS111/PS114 or Phsx PS161/PS164. Corequisite: MfET 334L. 334L. Applied Fluid Power Lab (1) A Application of the theory taught in MfET 334. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: MfET 334. 335. Plastic Materials and Processing (2) A Design and processing of plastic materials for industrial applications. Two lectures per week. Prerequisites: Chem PS111; MfET 102/102L. Corequisite: MfET 335L. 335L. Plastic Materials and Processing Lab (1) A Application of the theory taught in MfET 335. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: MfET 335. 336. Composite Manufacturing I (2) W 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) W Application of the theory taught in MfET 336. One 2-hr lab per week. Corequisite: MfET 336. 337. Composite Manufacturing II (2) A more in-depth 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; TBE PD170 or CS 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. Three lectures per week. 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 (3) A Production cost structure, operation costing, break-even analysis, make-buy decision, and capital equipment justification. Computer aids are used to analyze cost data. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Math 107; TBE PD170 or CS PD101. Corequisite: MfET 461. 355. Total Quality Management (5) 5 Integrates managerial, technological, and statistical concepts across all functions of an organization to ensure that a product will be fit for use. Five lectures per week. 357. Manufacturing Quality Auditing (3) Utilizes auditing principles and quality management tools and techniques to prepare an individual to plan and conduct, or prepare an organization, for a quality audit. Links directly to process associated with implementation of ISO 9000 standards. Three one- hour lectures per week. Prerequisite: MfET 355 or equivalent. 389. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) A, W, S Open to all third year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of MfET 189. 401. Plant Layout and Materials Handling (3) Arrangement of equipment and processes to maximize production efficiency. Selection of material handling equipment. Computerized data summaries and computer plant layout will be used. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: TBE PD170 or CS PD101; DG 120. 405. Inventory Control Technology (3) Objectives, policy development, and functions of inventory. Systems development, lot sizing, dependent and independent demand, and Just-In-Time as they relate to inventory management and distribution resources management. Prerequisite: MfET 351 or equivalent. Three lectures. Evening classes only. 415. Capacity/Production Activity Planning and Control Technology (3) Planning and controlling capacity and production, including interrelationships, requirements, techniques, and applications. Prerequisites: MfET 351 or equivalent. Three lectures. Evening classes only. 420. Manufacturing Processes (3) Manufacturing processes define the methods that companies use in designing, producing, and delivering goods and services required by customers. The manufacturing processes provide the execution component to the other activities of the integrated manufacturing system. Beginning with customer requirements and needs, they design, build, operate, upgrade, and maintain a manufacturing process which is most supportive of and consistent with those needs and requirements. To achieve these objectives, manufacturing processes draw on three different but very interrelated subsystems: industrial facilities management, process design and development, and manufacturing. 425. Material Requirements Planning Technology (3) MRP concepts, principles, interfaces, system characteristics, mechanics, functions, implementation and operational characteristics. Prerequisite: MfET 351 or equivalent. Three lectures. Evening classes only. 430. Design of Experiments (3) W A step-by-step description of procedures used to organize, conduct and evaluate industrial experiments. Emphasizes the usefulness of results and the decision criteria for choosing the proper design. Prerequisite: MfET 355. 435. Just-In-Time Technology (3) Benefits, objectives, scope, organization, and management considerations of JIT. Techniques, integration, application, and implementation. Prerequisite: MfET 351 or equivalent. Three lectures. Evening classes only. 455. Advanced Quality Principles (3) 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. Prerequisite: MfET 355 or equivalent. 458. Production Management (3) A The fundamental areas of methods, work measurement, production planning, inventory control, plant layout, quality control and production costs are examined for relationship to each other. Fundamentals of Ergonomics and OSHA requirements will also be discussed. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: MfET 461/461L. 459. Process Automation (3) W A study of the elements used in the automation of manufacturing processes including: robotics (servo & non-servo), programmable controllers, material handling devices, and flexible manufacturing cells. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: MfET 244/244L, MfET 301, MfET 458, TBE PD170 or CS PD101; EET 183/183L. Corequisite: MfET 459L. 459L. Process Automation Lab (1) W Instructor demonstrations of laboratory equipment. Students duplicate demonstration sequence of automation equipment and develop new routines in: Controlling servo and non-servo robots, computer-aided manufacturing systems & CIM cell, programmable logic controllers, and other devices used in process automation. Corequisite: MfET 459. 460. Manufacturing Simulation (3) S 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 301, MfET 355 and MfET 459. 461. 462, 463. Senior Project (2-1-1) A, W, 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 fulfilling the prerequisites listed on the "Senior Project Requirements Sheet" available from the department secretary. Time: as required to complete the project. Three consecutive quarters (A, W, S). Corequisite: MfET 461L, 462L, 463L. 461L, 462L, 463L. Senior Project Lab (1-1-1) A, W, S Application of the theory taught in MfET 461, 462, 463. Corequisite: MfET 461, 462, 463. 465. Manufacturing Resources Planning (3) W Advanced study of planning and controlling systems. Includes inventory management, bill of material, master schedule, MRP, capacity planning, shop floor control. Computer will be used. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: MfET 461 and CS PD101 or TBEPD170. 475. Master Planning Technology (3) Forecasting, planning, developing, managing, and maintaining the master production schedule. Prerequisites: MfET 351 and MfET 425. Three lectures. Evening classes only. 477. Systems & Technologies (3) The relationship of systems and technologies to manufacturing strategic planning and to the functions of production and inventory management. Existing and emerging systems and technologies needs and the synergy to provide positive results in the production and inventory management environment. Evening classes only. 480. Individual Research in Manufacturing Technology (1-4) A, W, 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. 483. Directed Readings in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (1-4) Must have department approval. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) A, W, S Open to all fourth year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of MfET 189. 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