General Information General Requirements (continued) • Engll01(3). • 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 HU, Natural Science NS, Social Science SS and Personal Development PD. • An overall GPA of 2.00 with a C or better in all major courses. Specific Requirements: • Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses required (20 credit hours): Mfentl21(4), 122(3), 123(3), 231(3), 244(3), 299(1), 345(3). • Technical courses required (20 credit hours): Mechet 230(5), 331(5), 332(3); Dgtech 142(4), 245(3). • Support courses required (33 credit hours): Comsci 101(4), Engl 102(5), Reltec 115(5) or Math 106(5), Reltecll7(5) or Math 107(5), Reltec 118(5) or Math 211(5) and 212(5), Phsx 111(4), 114(1), 113(4), 116(1). Cheml01(5) or Chem 121(5). Econ 101(5), Commun 102(3), Engl 210(3). MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY This is a four-year program and is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Weber State College Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum is nationally recognized as a leader in its field. The Curriculum is designed to give the student fundamental knowledge of and basic skill in the planning and selection of the methods of manufacturing, the design of tooling and equipment for manufacturing, the selection and treatment of materials used in manufacturing, and the use of computers in design and manufacturing. Additional skills and knowledge are acquired in the development of process sheets, equipment specification and installation, value analysis, production and inventory control, and coordination with the design and production functions. This program offers the following three emphases: Industrial engineering technology This emphasis is designed to accommodate the needs of students who desire to work in an industrial engineering function. This curriculum provides the knowledge and experience to perform the following functions: select and improve process and method, work measurement, select tools and equipment, design facilities (layout of machines and equipment) material handling, manufacturing resources planning, cost estimating, computer applications, and time studies. Three courses required: INENTC 342, 401 and 465, plus one floating elective. COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (CIM) This emphasis is designed to accommodate the needs of student who desire to work in the CIM function. This curriculum provides the knowledge and experience to perform the following functions: selecting automation systems (fixed automation, and programmable automation); selecting, programming, and use of industrial robots, programmable controllers and micro-processors; computer integrated manufacturing (inventory control, process planning, cost estimating, plant layout and material handling, and simulation of manufacturing systems); group technology, flexible machining systems; numerical control programming and machining; programming and usage of CAD/CAM systems; computer programming (FORTRAN or BASIC or PASCAL). Three courses required: MFENTC 346, 347, 326 plus one floating elective. QUALITY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY This emphasis is designed to accommodate the needs of the student who desires to work in a quality control function. This curriculum provides the knowledge and experience to perform the following functions: design, analyze and use control charts; design and use acceptance sampling plans; control quality costs; understand and use the various statistical tools and analyze process capabilities; perform quality audits; perform vendor certifications; calculate reliabilities, do reliability studies, and use the FMECA model to assist the design functions to design reliable products; understand and use the management techniques for directing and controlling a quality function including participative management Three courses required: INENTC 360, 355, 430 plus one floating elective. PROGRAM: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY- BACHELOR DEGREE An interview with the department chair or designee is necessary prior to acceptance into the program. General Requirements: • Specific course requirements of the college (see Index). • Bachelor degree General Education requirements (see Index). • A minor is not required. • A grade of C- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C are required. • A minimum of 183 hours are required plus satisfactory completion of all listed requirements. Sixty hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Engineering Technology Core requirements. • Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses required (71 credit hours): Mfentc 121(4), 122(3), 123(3), 231(3), 244(3), 299(1), 301(3), 302(3), 320(4), 331(5), 334(4), 335(3), 345(3), 360(3), 399(1), 453(4), 456(3), 461, 462, 463 (6); Inentc 350(4), 353(4), 457(4). • Technical courses required (20 credit hours): Dgtech 142(4), 245(3); Mechet 230(5); 331(5), 332(3). • Support courses required (29 credit hours): Econ 101(5), Comsci PD101(4), Comsci elective - Comsci 240(4), or Comsci 250(4), or Comsci 260(4); Electe 124(5), 136(5), 137(2), 355(4). Requirements continued on next page Specific Requirements (continued): • Electives (Choose one emphasis): Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology. Required courses: Mfentc 326(3), 346(3), 347(3), Electives (Choose one): Mfentc 460(3); Inentc 342(3), 355(3), 360(3), 401(3), 430(3), 432(3), 458(3), 465(3). Industrial Enpineeriny Technology. Required courses: Inentc 342(3), 401(3), 465(3). Electives (Choose one): Inentc 355(3), 360(3), 430(3), 432(3), 458(3); Mfentc 326(3), 346(3), 347(3), 460(3). Quality Engineering Technology. Required courses: Inentc 360(3), 355(3), 430(3). Electives (Choose one): Inentc 342(3) 401(3), 432(3), 458(3), 465(3), Mfentc 326(3), 346(3), 347(3), 460(3). MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES-MFENTC m 121. Machining & Inspection I (4) Basic machining theory and practice including: drawing and sketch reading, turning, inspection, drilling, milling and grinding. Prerequisites: None. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 122. Machining Processes II (3) Principles and practices of precision milling, drilling, boring, and shaping. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Mfentcl21. 123. Cutting Tool Technology (3) Determining machining and tool performance: speed and feed, tool geometry, cutting fluid, machine rigidity, and force requirement effects on machining. Tool selection and analysis. Prerequisites: Mfentc 122, Reltec 115. 189. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all first year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The course objectives for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, the student, and the department 231. Metal Forming & Casting (3) Introduction to industrial metal forming and casting processes, equipment selection, design criteria, shop procedures and terminology. Prerequisites: None. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. 236. Materials and Processes (5) Survey of industrially important materials; the principles of materials behavior, the processes used to change materials shape and condition for industrial use. Four lectures and one laboratory per week. 244. Numerical Control in Manufacturing (3) N/C advantages, costs, applications, manual programming. Prerequisites: Mfentc 123; Reltec 115. Two lectures, one lab. 247. Numerical Control Applications (3) Programming, running and debugging N/C programs on N/C machines. Prerequisites: Mfentc 244. One lecture, two 3-hour labs. 283. Directed Readings in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (1-6) 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all second year students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. A continuation of Mfentc. 189. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 299. Pre-Professional Seminar in Manufacturing (1) Discussion of current manufacturing practices and challenges. A student should have this preparation to enter the manufacturing field. 301. Tool Design I (3) Design of special tools, gauges, jigs, fixtures and their application in the production of manufacturers'parts. Prerequisites: Mechet 331; Dgtech 245. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 302. Tool Design H (3) Design of special tools, gauges, molds and dies; and their application in the production of manufacturers'parts. Prerequisite: Mfentc 301. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 320. Assembly and Finishing (4) An introduction to design, selecting, integrating, fabrication, and packaging operations with assembly, joining and fastening, electronic assembly and finishing techniques. Prerequisite: Junior status in MET. 326. Advanced N/C Programming (3) Advanced geometric concepts in APT and CNC, repetitive APT programming concepts and CNC concepts, to include pocketing, slope cutting and looping processes. Prerequisites: Mfentc 244, Reltec 117. 331. Metal Selection and Heat Treatment (5) The terminology, concepts and principles involved in the selection, specification and thermal processing of engineering materials so they meet design criteria including: load, life and appearance. Testing methods to determine these properties and characteristics. Four one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Mfentc 123, Chem 101 or 121. 334. Applied Fluid Power (4) 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 in a more accurate and rapid manner. Prerequisites: Mechet 331 (may be taken concurrently); Physx 111 or 211. 335. Composite/Plastics (3) Introduction to fabrication, processing, cutting, machining, joining, molding, selecting, and estimating of tooling and materials for plastics and composites. Prerequisites: Chem 101 or Chem 121; Reltec 115 and Mfentc 331. 345. Introduction to CAD/CAM (3) Introduction to computer graphics applications in technical design and manufacturing problems. Prerequisites: Math 106 or Reltec 115, Dgtech 142. Two lectures and one lab per week. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 204 205 Continuing Education