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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    110

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2019

 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  

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. Have a historical overview of manufacturing systems and organizations & the impact of manufacturing on the economy.
2. Define quality in manufacturing and how quality can improve profit.
3. Understand the concept of quality in manufacturing & how Statistical Process Control (SPC) is used as a tool to reduce variation in the manufacturing process.
4. Understand the concepts of lean manufacturing & how the Six Sigma process improvement structure is used in industry.
5. Understand the importance of inventory control, material forecasting, and capacity planning.
6. Understand how quality control tools such as standard deviation, histograms, & distribution curves are used in industry.
7. Describe the role of total quality management in a manufacturing setting.
8. Understand the importance of team work in a manufacturing workplace.
9. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
10. Understand how and where computers are used in manufacturing and the role computer systems play in the manufacturing process.

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 systems and organizations & the impact of manufacturing on the economy
2. Quality in manufacturing and how quality can improve profit
3. Concept of quality in manufacturing & how Statistical Process Control (SPC) is used as a tool to reduce variation in the manufacturing process
4. Concepts of lean manufacturing & how the Six Sigma process improvement structure is used in industry.
5. Inventory control, material forecasting, and capacity planning.
6. Quality control tools such as standard deviation, histograms, & distribution curves are used in industry.
7. Role of total quality management in a manufacturing setting.
8. Importance of team work in a manufacturing workplace.
9. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
10. How and where computers are used in manufacturing and the role computer systems play in the manufacturing process.