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2024-2025


Manufacturing Engineering

The course emphasizes the use of advanced parametric modeling in design, analysis, and manufacturing. Topics include component design, assembly, mechanics, animation, and rapid prototyping using computer technology.

Prerequisites:
MFE 142
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course covers CNC programming, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), flexible automation, machining centers, robotics, programmable logic controllers, and tooling systems. Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:
EET 113, MFE 142, MFE 275
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Advanced manufacturing processes including casting, forging, sheet metal forming, and powder metals are discussed. Topics also include materials treatment, preparation, design for manufacture, and composites manufacturing (vacuum bagging, resin infusion, forged carbon fiber, mold manufacturing, and high-performance automotive composites). Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:
MFE 275
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Quality and its continuous improvement which is supported by metrology, statistical process control, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This course presents these topics and their integration into operations.

Prerequisites:
MFE 142, STAT 354
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Strategic plant resource management for global manufacturing. Approaches examine and practice continuous improvements to the value stream related to design integration, production scheduling, staffing, facilities planning, and material flow.

Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course focuses on the introduction to human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing and service industries. Topics include human capabilities, occupational anatomy, occupational biomechanics, occupational physiology, workstation design using anthropometric design principles; manual work design techniques, methods, and tools; work environment noise and its impact on work design; work environment climate and its impact on work design, occupational risk, safety & hazard assessment, time study & work measurement, work sampling, sample size, standard and normal time, predetermined time systems, methods Time Measurement MTM 1 & 2, Maynard Operation Sequence Technique MOST.

Prerequisites:
STAT 354
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

The course covers techniques of developing safe working practices in an industrial environment. Application of human factors (ergonomics) and engineering practice in accident prevention and the reduction of health hazards in the occupational environment are presented. Special attention is devoted to the detection and correction of hazards. Design of safety systems, procedures and methods of machine and process guarding.

Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Engineering economy topics include cost concepts and design economics including cost-estimation techniques, time value of money, depreciation, and income taxes, and before and after-tax cash flow analysis. Project management topics include project network schedules, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), and project progress and performance measurements using state of the art technologies.

Prerequisites:
STAT 354
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Fundamentals of logistics and supply chain management, control of materials, WIP, finished goods, costs of logistics. Theory and step-by-step procedures are used to analyze logistic systems, material handling, packaging, and transportation, including global logistics.

Prerequisites:
STAT 354
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Students will explore Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma principles, conduct in-depth examinations of statistical process control, and become skilled in applying essential quality techniques. Proficiency in fundamental statistics, probability, the utilization of control charts, and reliability engineering will also be fostered. Additionally, students will gain knowledge about quality management systems and tools, planning strategies, experimental design, and Taguchi's Quality Engineering. The course will also offer opportunities to apply these acquired skills to real-world scenarios, preparing participants for success in quality management positions across a range of industries.

Prerequisites:
STAT 354
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

In this course, students will explore the core principles of Lean Manufacturing and discover their versatile applications in both the service and manufacturing sectors. Students will be able to gain insight into the five key principles that underpin Lean methodology and learn how to implement them effectively. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize processes, reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across various industries, making learners a valuable asset in today's dynamic business landscape.

Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course covers manufacturing systems integration techniques and Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). The implementation of the technologies learned in the MFE program will be applied in various design exercises to demonstrate proficiency in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and manufacturing automation.

Prerequisites:
MFE 341
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

This course covers replacement analysis, depreciation, income taxes, break-even & risk analysis, and capital budgeting during the life cycle of an engineering project. Advanced concepts in project management such as resource planning and project closure are also taught.

Prerequisites:
MFE 425
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

An examination of manufacturing design and research. Students refine their design proposal and begin their senior design projects. This course also prepares the student for MFE 489W, Senior Design Project II, where the design project, and final report are completed.

Prerequisites:
MFE 275, MFE 425, and 10 MFE 300/400 level credits.
Graduation Requirements:
Writing Intensive
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Completion of the capstone design project; a continuation of MFE 488W.

Prerequisites:
MFE 488W
Graduation Requirements:
Writing Intensive
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

An overview of careers, technology and requirements for individuals interested in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Hands-on experience is gained in a variety of new technologies. Careers in engineering and technology are examined along with professional organizations and ethics. The course is intended as a first step toward a career in manufacturing.

Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Manufacturing Engineering Tech Minor

The course covers a process of developing and analyzing solid parametric models for mechanical applications. Course includes solving technical design problems based on real-world applications as well as creating technical documentation: working and assembly drawings.

Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Manufacturing Engineering Tech Minor

Fundamentals of machine technology and metallurgy. Students learn to perform machining on a lathe, mill, and drill press, and also assemble the products. Basics of heat treatment, welding and machining are discussed. Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:
CHEM 104 and MET 142
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Manufacturing Engineering Tech Minor

This course covers principles of statics, force equilibrium, analysis of structures, friction, centroid, centers of gravity, and moment of inertia.

Prerequisites:
PHYS 211 and MATH 121
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Automotive Engineering Technology (BS) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

This course covers stress and strain, torsion, bending of beams, shearing stresses in beams, compound stresses, principal stresses, deflections of beams, columns, connections, and pressure vessels. Topics also include kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, work, energy, and power.

Prerequisites:
MET 323
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Automotive Engineering Technology (BS) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

The course emphasizes the use of parametric modeling in design, analysis and manufacturing. Topics include component design, assembly, mechanism, animation, EFX and rapid prototyping using computer technology.

Prerequisites:
MET 142
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Automotive Engineering Technology (BS) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

CNC programming, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), flexible automations, machining centers, robotics, programmable logic controllers, tooling systems. Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:
EET 113, MET 275, MET 341
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

Advanced manufacturing processes including casting, forging, sheet metal forming, and powder metals are discussed. Topics also include materials treatment, preparation, and design for manufacture. Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:
MET 275
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Automotive Engineering Technology (BS) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

Quality and its continuous improvement is supported by metrology, statistical process control, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This course presents these topics and their integration into operations.

Prerequisites:
MATH 121, MET 341, STAT 154. Admission to AET/MET major.
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Programs:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

Curricular Practical Training: Co-Operative Experience is a zero-credit full-time practical training experience for one summer and an adjacent fall or spring term. Special rules apply to preserve full-time student status. Please contact an advisor in your program for complete information.

Prerequisites:
MET 104. At least 60 credits earned; in good standing; instructor permission; co-op contract; other prerequisites may also apply.
Areas of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics