Manufacturing Engineering
The goal of this minor is to provide interested students with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the methods, processes and technologies related to the analysis and design of manufacturing systems.
At the completion of this minor, students will be able to:
- Describe methods, processes and /or technologies used in manufacturing.
- Identify, formulate, and solve problems in the area of manufacturing.
- Analyze and design manufacturing technologies and systems within reasonable constraints such as economic, manufacturability, sustainability and environmental by applying appropriate theories and methods.
- Communicate effectively about manufacturing engineering problem solutions, technologies, and system designs.
- Describe interactions between humans and systems in the workplace.
Requirements
To earn the Minor in Manufacturing Engineering, a student must complete 28 credit hours according to the guidelines shown below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | ||
| ME 317 | Design for Manufacturing | 4 |
| or ENGD 260 | Product Design Studio | |
| Manufacturing Electives | ||
| Select 16 - 20 credit hours (4-5 courses) from the following list of manufacturing elective courses: | 16-20 | |
| Introduction to Engineering Management | ||
| Production/Operations Management | ||
| Quality Methods | ||
| Statistical Methods in Six Sigma | ||
| Manufacturing Systems | ||
| Lean Manufacturing | ||
| Robotics Engineering | ||
| Mechanics of Metal Forming | ||
| Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) | ||
| Human Factors | ||
| Work Analysis and Design | ||
| Advanced CAD | Professional Certification | ||
| Advanced CAD | Design Applications | ||
| HSSA Electives | ||
| Select 4 - 8 credit hours (1-2 courses) from the following HSSA courses: | 4-8 | |
| Introduction to Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Managerial Economics | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||