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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    311

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6.5

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    MATPDBAS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Apply practical manufacturing techniques to theoretical challenges, such as design tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions for design challenges. The resulting designs incorporate conceptual exploration with practical demands.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Admission to BASPD program and BASPD Director permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 66

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Create detailed automation solutions for a concept product.
2. Demonstrate the ability to create tooling for a new product.
3. Analyze the economic impact of manufacturing decisions as applied to the operation of the Production Lab.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Tooling requirements.
2. Limited run vs. production run decisions.
3. Automation applications.
4. Gage repeatability and reproducibility.
5. Inspection options.
6. Fixed and variable costs.