MFET 100: Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students who are interested in the field of
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MENT). The course introduces
manufacturing principles, including manufacturing systems, design
concepts, process and material selection, computer-integrated
manufacturing, quality control and management, global competitiveness and
manufacturing costs, safety and environmental concerns. It also provides an
overview of the MENT program structure, job perspectives for graduates,
salary ranges and various career options in manufacturing.

TEXTBOOK (REQUIRED): MSSC. High-Performance Manufacturing,

1st edition. McGraw-Hill Glenco, 2006, ISBN: 0078614872.

COURSE GRADING POLICY:

Course work

Points

Seven Topic-Specific Assignments @ 50 points each

50 points

One Mid-term Project

100 points

Six Discussions @ 20 points each

120 points

Syllabus Quiz

20 points

Field Trip

30 points

Final Project

100 points

Extra Credits (Library tour + Chat room participations)

50 points

Total points

1055 points

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE:

Week

Topic/Activities

Week One
Week Two

Module 1: Defining Manufacturing

Module 1 Quiz,

Week Three

Module 2: Careers in Manufacturing

Assignment 1,

Week Four

Module 3: Product Realization Process

Assignment 2,

Week Five

Module 4: Design
Assignment 3,

Week Six

Module 5: Quality
Assignment 4,

Week Seven

Module 6: Lean Manufacturing

Module 6

Week Eight

BREAK (no class)

Week Nine (Mar. 24 28)

Week Ten (Mar. 31 Apr. 4)

Module 7: Automation
Assignment 5,

Week Eleven (Apr. 7 11)

Module 8: Safety and Environmental

Considerations
Assignment 6, due Apr 19th at mid-night

Week Twelve (Apr. 14 18)

Module 9: Manufacturing Trends

Discussion 4: Manufacturing Skill Shortage

Week Thirteen (Apr. 21 25)

Module 10: MFET Program

Discussion 5: Outsourcing

Week Fourteen

Discussion 6: Global Manufacturing

(Apr. 28 May 2)
Week Fifteen (May 5 9)

Assignment 7: Career planning, due May

10th at mid-night
Field trip

Week Sixteen (May 12 16)

Course Post-Test, due May 17th at mid-night

Week Seventeen (May 19 23)

Final Project Presentation,