MFGE-552 Manufacturing Process Engineering II  3 cr.

Analysis of polymer and metal behavior in processing; mechanics of processing; identification of appropriate fabrication processes; diagnosis of process related problems; mathematical modeling of process designs.

MFGE-615 Machine Vision and Robotics  2 cr.

Design of machine vision and industrial robotic applications, including cost justification.

MFGE-640 Manufacturing System Design and Simulation  3 cr.

Design of manufacturing systems using contemporary methods and philosophies. Modeling and comparison of system designs using simulation software. Interpretation of experimental simulation results to evaluate system design alternatives. Preparation of technical reports summarizing projects. Instructor consent required.

MFGE-665 Reliability Engineering   3 cr.

A practical introduction to reliability engineering with the opportunity for application. Topics covered include reliability need, calculations, predictions and modeling, and test design. Statistical proficiency required.

MFGE-690 Manufacturing System Design Problems   1-3 cr.
Manufacturing system design through the application of previously learned principles and techniques. Issues to be addressed include: product design for manufacturability, process and tooling design and fabrication, system layout and equipment configuration, information and control architecture, implementation of quick-changeover strategies, task sequencing and scheduling, and simulation and evaluation of alternatives.

MFGE-735 Field Problem in Manufacturing Engineering   3 cr.

Identification, selection and completion of a problem in manufacturing engineering culminating in a Plan B paper. Application of advanced manufacturing engineering topics. Admission into the M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering program and approval of research advisor required.

MFGE-771 Emerging Manufacturing Materials  3 cr.

Theory and application of new and emerging materials in manufacturing. Principles of materials design and development. Properties and behavior of new and emerging materials and their enabling role in industry. Recommended: undergraduate coursework in chemistry and engineering materials.

MFGE-792 Special Projects in Manufacturing Engineering   2-6 cr.
Substantive study and activity for specialists in the industry and technology field to include library work, field observation, laboratory work planned by the student and approved and supervised by a faculty consultant. Preparation of a technical report. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester credits.
Prerequisites: TECED-739.