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Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM)

AIM 100  (3 credit hours)  
Principles of Advanced Integrated Manufacturing  

Introduces the founding principles/practices of manufacturing safety and health in a modern manufacturing environment. Covers current manufacturing quality control concepts and techniques used in industry with an emphasis on proper statistical methods and relevant software. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Reading and math assessment scores above KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of prescribed developmental courses.
Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules, Technical
Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
AIM 110  (3 credit hours)  
Manufacturing Processes and Materials  

Covers modern manufacturing processes and materials in the production of contemporary consumer and industrial products with an emphasis on front-line manufacturing production. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Reading and math assessment scores above KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of prescribed developmental courses.
Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules, Technical
Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
AIM 120  (3 credit hours)  
Introduction to Modern Plastics Manufacturing  

Introduces common plastic processing techniques, various plastic materials and practical safety requirements for common processing in a plastics manufacturing facility. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours)

Pre-requisite: Reading and math assessment scores above KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of prescribed developmental courses.
Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules, Technical
Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
AIM 1101  (1 credit hours)  
Industrial Materials and Safety  

Addresses safety in a traditional and CNC machining environment and introduces industrial materials and their properties. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credits (20 contact hours)

Pre-requisite: Reading and math assessment scores above KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of prescribed developmental courses.
Components: LEC: Lecture
AIM 1102  (1 credit hours)  
Metal Removal and Metrology  

Introduces the science of measurement and metal removal fundamentals for various industrial processes and materials. Lecture: 1.0 credit (20 contact hours)

Pre-requisite: AIM 1101.
Components: LEC: Lecture
AIM 1201  (1 credit hours)  
Introduction to Plastics  

Introduces polymers and the plastic industry. Includes safety in the plastic manufacturing environment as well as the history of plastic polymers and industry advancements. Lecture: 1.0 credit (20 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Reading and math assessment scores above KCTCS developmental placement level or successful completion of prescribed developmental courses.
Components: LEC: Lecture
AIM 1202  (1 credit hours)  
Plastic Formulation and Design  

Presents the different polymer formulations (polymerization) and applications. Discusses product considerations, design for manufacturability(DFM) and extrusion. Lecture/Lab: 1.0 credits (20 contact hours)

Pre-requisite: AIM 1201 or Consent of Instructor.
Components: LEC: Lecture