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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    110

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Overview of the manufacturing sector including a historical look at manufacturing systems and organizations. Introduction to materials processing, industry standards, manufacturing methodologies, and different types of technology used in manufacturing (personal computers, data collection & analysis systems, automated equipment). Introduces the fundamentals of quality tools including histograms and control charts (SPC) and how they are used in manufacturing. Includes an introduction to the concepts of lean manufacturing, �just in time,� and �green� as applied in industry. Industry speakers, career exploration and industry site visits included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of manufacturing.
2. Define quality in manufacturing and how quality can improve profit.
3. Utilize the tools of quality to evaluate variation in manufacturing processes.
4. Utilize lean manufacturing principles to optimize manufacturing processes.
5. Describe the role of total quality management in a manufacturing setting.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of operational management.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of �green� principles in manufacturing.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Historical overview of manufacturing.
2. Quality in manufacturing and quality tools.
3. Concepts of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma process.
4. Inventory control, material forecasting, and capacity planning.
5. Role of total quality management in a manufacturing setting.
6. Operational management processes.
7. Green manufacturing paper.