MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MN)
MN 170. Engineering Materials and Testing.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic science of materials engineering. Course topics include: alloying of metals; plain carbon steels and cast irons, and heat treatment; polymeric materials; and both destructive and non-destructive testing. Prerequisites: CH 181; MA 134. (3)
MN 203. Industrial Materials & Processes I.
The study of modern manufacturing processes used to convert metallic materials into products. Topics include heat related processes, metal removal, tooling, forming, and surface quality. Prerequisite: MN 170. (3)
MN 204. Industrial Materials & Processes II.
Continuing study of modern manufacturing processes used to convert metallic materials into products. Topics cover metal forming processes, tolerance and finish processes, computer numerical control (CNC) programming and CNC milling machine operation, electrical-discharge machine (EDM), and coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Prerequisites: MN 203; TG 120. (3)
MN 220. Engineering Economic Analysis.
Engineering economy topics include the effects of the time-value of money, concepts of equivalence, replacement analysis, cost/benefit analysis, tax consequences and cost of capital depreciation related to a manufacturing or engineering environment. Prerequisite: MA 134. (University Studies course) (3)
MN 260. Technical Computer Programming Applications.
This course will focus on high level programming languages and their applications in industrial technology. Prerequisite: MA 134. (3)
MN 319. Statics & Strengths of Materials.
Investigates principles of forces, moments, resultants and static equilibrium of force systems, center of gravity, friction, and free body diagram analysis with practical laboratories. Prerequisite: MA 134, MN 170, and PH 120; or consent of instructor. (3)
MN 350. Machine Tool Processes.
Lectures and laboratory experiences in CNC machine tool fundamentals and metrology. Prerequisite: MN 204; MA134; or consent of instructor. (3)
MN 354. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
The study of computer numerical control (CNC) and laboratory projects utilizing mill, lathe, electrical-discharge machine (EDM), and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for fine measurement. Prerequisites: MN 204; TG 220. (3)
MN 356. Robotic Fundamentals.
An introduction to robotic fundamentals with emphasis on terminology, classification, sensors, socio-economic implications, safety, applications and programming methods. Prerequisites: MN 260; MN 383. (3)
MN 3810. Power Transmission.
Theory of energy sources, power-producing machines, and power transmission methods. Applications of power systems. Prerequisite: MN 204. (3)
MN 383. Fluid Power.
Investigates hydraulic and pneumatic systems as a means of transmitting and controlling power; includes identification of components and symbols, hydraulic system analysis and laboratory applications for fluids and gases. Prerequisite: MA 134; PH 120. (3)
MN 402. Plastics and Processes.
This course encompasses the study of chemical/physical properties of plastic materials, manufacturing processes, and mold design. Prerequisite: MN 354. (3)
MN 412. Advanced Manufacturing Systems.
Provides students an opportunity to study the integration of robots, CNC, CAD/CAM, databases and automated systems into the manufacturing environment. Prerequisites: MN 354 or MN 356; senior standing. (3)
MN 416. Manufacturing Seminar.
An advanced level course involving all of the students' previous courses in an interdisciplinary format to solve common problems. Prerequisite: senior status. (1)
See University Studies (UI) listings for description of:
UI 319. Technology & Society.
UI 410. Manufacturing Research in a Global Society.
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