Manufact. and Prod. Tech

This course will introduce students to the necessary skills to program mechatronic production equipment. This course satisfies 20 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This course provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) technologies and applications. The challenges and benefits attributed to the fourth industrial revolution; the effects on organizations; and future of the manufacturing workforce be will covered.

This course will provide an introduction to a wide range of topics regarding Industry 4.0 such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), asset tracking devices, and data analytics.

This course will cover a broad range of topics relevant to the field of manufacturing. This course is a continuation of MPT 111 and will go into greater depth on topics covered there as well as explore new subjects. This course satisfies 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirements as well as 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements.

This course serves as a broad introduction to foundational theories and concepts in automation and manufacturing. This course satisfies 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements.

The course is a continuation into the study of manufacturing simulation models in context of Industry 4.0. Emphasis will be placed on the role of computers in the practice of simulation modeling for decision making. Students will use data driven analysis to analyze potential issues regarding product flow, production throughput, and product manufacturability.

This course provides an in-depth look into the design and operation of a production process. Students will evaluate central control systems and the theoretical basics of production planning and control. Classical lean methods for process analysis will be presented along with hands-on analysis of the data collected by a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) control system for the Cyber-Physical Factory.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of industrial quality control. Total Quality Management (TQM), LEAN Manufacturing, Acceptance Sampling Systems, and Continual Improvement are discussed in depth. This course satisfies 24 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements and also satisfies 15 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

This will be an introductory course for practical understanding of automation systems and common maintenance practices. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements, and 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.

This is an introductory course for mechanical systems. Topics will include mechanical drives and alignment. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations, 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math, and 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Science General Education requirements.