MFET 4310. Corrosion and Corrosion Control (2) Sp Analysis of corrosion mechanisms for ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, and nonmetallic materials, as well as the control of corrosion. Prerequisites: CHEM PS1110 and MATH QL1080. MFET 4350. Principles of Lean Manufacturing (2) This course introduces students to lean manufacturing and waste reduction concepts such as work standardization, visual manufacturing & workplace organization, value stream mapping, setup reduction & batch size reduction, quality at the source, point of use storage, total productive maintenance, pull systems/kanbans, tack time calculation and cellular/synchronous manufacturing design concepts. A combination of lectures, videos and hands on exercise will be used. 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 2410 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: MFET 2440/2440L, MFET 3010, TBE TE1700; 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 & Process Control (3) Sp This course addresses the organization, design, and management of production systems through lean manufacturing, constrain management and mrp/MRPII systems. This course introduces students to work standardization, visual manufacturing, workplace organization, value stream mapping, setup reduction and batch size reduction, total productive maintenance, pull systems/kanbans, and cellular manufacturing design concepts. Students will also be introduced to plant layout concepts, equipment specification issues and related ergonomics/OSHA issues. MFET 4610. Senior Project Planning & Estimating (3) F, Sp 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 fundamental principles in Project Management, Cost Estimating, and Engineering Economics 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 fumlling 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. Co-requisite: MFET 4610L for manufacturing students or DGET 4600 for design graphics students. MFET 4610L, 4620L. Senior Project Lab (2-2) F, Sp 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 95 "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, Sp 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, Sp Must have department approval. MFET 4850. Integration of Automated Systems (3) An Advanced Automation course designed to give the student both theory and practical application in control and integration issues dealing with automated equipment. Selected topics include motor controllers, PID's, data collection and transfer devices, vision systems, and systems integration issues. Prerequisite: MFET 4580/4580L. MFET 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) F, Sp 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. 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