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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    102

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to skills required for Manufacturing Technology. Topics include the history and evolution of manufacturing, quality control tools, green manufacturing, and computer competency. Includes learning how to measure and control quality, apply Lean manufacturing concepts, and exposure to working factory environments at local companies.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Communicate using computer technology.
2. Define quality in a manufacturing setting.
3. Explain basic manufacturing concepts.
4. Apply quality tools in quality analysis.
5. Apply the concepts of Lean manufacturing.
6. Define Total Quality Management (TQM) and the importance of teamwork and project management.
7. Present examples and the role of green manufacturing.
8. Describe local companies� products and production methods.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The history and evolution of manufacturing.
2. Quality control tools.
3. Lean manufacturing.
4. Total Quality Management (TQM), teamwork and project management.
5. Green manufacturing.
6. Computer competency.
7. Research competency.