Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM)

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).

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).

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)

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

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

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).

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)