31623401Foundations in Manufacturing
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to provide an overview and foundation for persons interested in a manufacturing career. The class provides the student basic instruction in a variety of skills that will be an important part of successful employment within the industry. Students will be introduced to manufacturing processes, principles and practices used in manufacturing environments. Topics include; types of materials, product design, manufacturing processes, production systems, automated systems and quality. Students will be expected to understand the product life cycle from conception through distribution. This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming. Overall, the class will explore the various roles and responsibilities of employees in careers related to manufacturing.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of Manufacturing Systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by listing the structure of a manufacturing system
    by describing transformation technology
    by describing Managerial Technology
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you complete required assignments and quizzes

  2. Demonstrate a general knowledge of Metals
    Assessment Strategies
    by listing the common types of metals used in manufacturing
    by describing basic properties of common materials
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you complete required assignments and quizzes

  3. Demonstrate a general knowledge of Plastics
    Assessment Strategies
    by demonstrating a general knowledge of the properties of plastics
    by listing the types of plastics
    by explaining the uses of each type of plastic
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you complete required assignments and quizzes

  4. Demonstrate a general knowledge of Primary Manufacturing Processes
    Assessment Strategies
    by demonstrating a general knowledge of how raw material is obtained
    by demonstrating a general knowledge of how standard stock is produced and utilized
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you complete required assignments and quizzes

  5. Demonstrate a general knowledge of metal forming processes
    Assessment Strategies
    by listing the common metal forming processes (rolling, extrusion, forging, wire and bar drawing)
    by explaining the uses of the different processes
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you do the required assignments and assessments

  6. Demonstrate a general knowledge of plastics processes
    Assessment Strategies
    by listing the common plastic forming processes (extrusion, blow, injection, thermoforming, rotational, compression)
    by identifying the process in which a plastic part was produced
    by justifying why a part was manufactured using the type of plastic forming used
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you do the required assignments and assessments

  7. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the CAD/CAM processes

  8. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the computer numerical control processes
    Assessment Strategies
    by listing the key components of a CNC machine
    by performing simple operator tasks in a simulated CNC run
    by identifying parts that were produced on a cnc machine
    by justifying why a part should be produced using cnc capabilities
    Criteria
    you do the required assignments and assessments
    you participate in class activities
    work well in a team environment

  9. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the uses of programmable logic controllers
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying applications for using PLC processes
    by identifying PLC components
    by justifying processes that should be done using a PLC system
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you do the required assignments and assessments
    you work well in a team environment

  10. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the uses of robotic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying applications for using Robotics processes
    by identifying components of the Robotics System
    by justifying processes that should be done using a Robotics system
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you do the required assignments and assessments
    you work well in a team environment

  11. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Assembling Process
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying how bonding takes place
    by identifying the bonding methods
    by identifying Mechanical fasteners, semi-permanent fasteners and temporary fasteners
    Criteria
    you participate in class activities
    you do the required assignments and assessments

This Outline is under development.