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MFGT 100 MANUFACTURING TOPICS

Fall, 1 credit hour

This is a freshman course designed for students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology and CAD curriculums. Students will be introduced to the use of computers (E-mail, WWW, spreadsheet, word processing) and will begin to assess the skills necessary for success in their curriculum. A review of fundamental calculator and mathematical functions will lead to students solving introductory engineering technology problems. Problem solving, technical graphing and report writing will prepare students for future course work found in their curriculum. One hour lecture per week.

MFGT 101 INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM

Fall/Spring, 1 credit hour

This is an introductory course which teaches the students how to use modern CAD/CAM software to produce 2D and 3D products. Students will learn about the career opportunities associated with CAD/CAM technology, use an industrial-accepted software to produce parts on CNC milling machines and lathes, develop the perceptual skills required to visualize CAD geometry used in machining 2D and 3D parts, enhance their creativity skills. Three hours lecture per week for five weeks.

Prerequisite: Students should be familiar with operation of Microsoft Windows.

MFGT 120 MANUFACTURING MATERIALS

Spring, 3 credit hours

A study of the wide spectrum of materials used in manufacturing of discrete parts and machines. Material structure, characteristics, mechanical properties and applications will be stressed for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composites. Two hours lecture, three hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: College Algebra (MATH 121), General Physics I (PHYS 101), Oral and Written Expression (ENGL 102), or permission of instructor.

MFGT 200 CADD/CAM

Spring, 3 credit hours

Students will study and use the tools associated with manufacturing and automation. They will learn the use of commercially accepted CAD/CAM software to generate computerized models and CNC programs. Touch probes will be used to demonstrate the principles of reverse engineering. Students will learn and practice many major elements associated with manufacturing a product using computer control. Using a team approach, students will design a product, develop the process plan, generate a CNC program and manufacture the product. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: College Algebra (MATH 121), General Physics I (PHYS 101), Computer Drafting (MECH 111), Manufacturing Processes I (MECH 121), Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (MECH 223), or permission of instructor.

MFGT 220 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

Fall, 3 credit hours

A course designed to focus on instrumentation and process control used in an industrial environment. Students will gain an understanding of instrumentation utilized in process control, control loop tuning and the use of automatic controls. Students will calibrate and document results to industrial standards for temperature, pressure, level and flow control loops. Students will be introduced to Labview software and interface with data collection hardware. Two hours lecture, Two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electricity (ELEC 261) or permission of instructor.

MFGT 291-295, 391-395, OR 491-495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Fall/Spring, 1-4 credit hours

Special Topics in Manufacturing Technology will generally include topics of current interest or topics not covered in courses currently offered by the department or in combinations not currently available.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.