140 College of Applied Science & Technology 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. MFET 2850 - CNC/CAM for Plastics and Composites Lecture/Lab Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Traditional and nontraditional methods for machining organic-matrix and metal-matrix composites are reviewed. Traditional machining procedures are discussed together with the damage introduced into composites by these manipulations. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) codes and Computer Aided Manufacturing are covered, focusing on the production of plastic products and tooling. Machining concepts also including laser, water-jet, electro discharge, electrochemical spark, and ultrasonic machining. Prerequisite: MFET 1210/L. MFET 2860 - Plastics/Composites Materials & Properties Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Coverage of the most common commercial plastics including their additives, fillers, and fibers; includes common physical tests used to determine material characteristics; writing intensive. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110. MFET 2870 - Design of Plastics/Composites Products Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Designing plastic parts utilizing CAD and CAE technologies for the design and for structural, dimensional, and process evaluation and optimization. A strong emphasis in design principles related to design of plastics products. Also analysis of functional requirements, structural properties, aesthetic qualities and cost relationships. The student will gain experience in product design and material evaluation. Prerequisite: DET 1160 and MFET 2860. MFET 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Open to all second year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of MFET 1890. MFET 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (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. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. MFET 3010 - Tool Design Credits: (3) 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. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: MFET 1210; DET 1160. MFET 3060 - Codes, Weld Inspection, and Quality Assurance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Study of ASME and AWS codes as relating to procedure qualification and welder qualification for fabrication of pressure vessels and structures, and how codes relate to quality assurance and ISO 9000. Prerequisite: MFET 2150/ MFET 2150L or MFET 2153. MFET 3310 - Material Selection and Heat Treat Credits: (2) 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 assessing of material data. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: MFET 1210/L, MFET 2300, CHEM 1110. Co-Requisite: MFET 33ioL. MFET 3310L - Material Selection and Heat treat Lab Credits: (l) Application of theory taught in MFET 3310. One 2-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: MFET 3310. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog