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MFS 503 |
LEAN MANUFACTURING PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES
Introduction of the fundamental concepts for production
utilizing lean manufacturing principles and practices.
This course will consist of lectures, manufacturing
simulation laboratory, plant tours, design projects,
and assigned problems drawn from industry.
( Same as ME 503)
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MFS 505 |
MODELING OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES & MACHINES
A study of the major manufacturing processes and
equipment, with emphasis on mathematical and computer
models, as used in automated manufacturing and control.
Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Prereq: EM 313 and
EM 302. ( Same as ME 505)
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MFS 507 |
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
The topics will include fundamentals of concurrent
engineering, product life cycle, product specification,
standardization, functional requirements and datum
features, selection of materials and manufacturing
processes, cost analysis, case studies on designing
for quality, economy, manufacturability and productivity.
Prereq: ME 344 and
engineering standing. ( Same as ME 507)
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MFS 512 |
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
This course introduces students to fundamentals
of design, planning and control of manufacturing
systems aided by computers. Concepts of control
hardware, NC programming languages, software aspects
related to NC manufacturing, programmable controllers,
performance modeling of automated manufacturing
systems, group technology and flexible manufacturing
systems, etc. will be addressed.
Prereq: Engineering
standing. ( Same as ME 512)
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MFS 525 |
ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING FOR LEAN MANUFACTURING
Learning organizations are skilled at creating,
acquiring, and transferring knowledge, and at modifying
their behavior to reflect the new knowledge and
insights. In this context, this course will discuss
leadership styles, adult learning principles, communication,
organizational behaviors, and a structure for learning.
Prereq: MFS 503
or consent of instructor
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MFS 526 |
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN LEAN MANUFACTURING
Principles and practices of lean manufacturing operations
management. The focus is on manufacturing as a sociotechnical
system and how to limit variability through various
methods of control of basis processes. Emphasis
is on managing an effective and efficient technical
system.
Prereq: MFS 503
or consent of instructor
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MFS 554 |
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROCESSING OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Theory and practice as related to the chemical and
physical processing of polymer systems. Polymer
rheology, heat transfer in polymer flows, polymer
engineering properties. Polymer processing operations
and materials selection; flow instabilities.
Prereq: CME 330,
CME 425 or ME 325; or consent of instructor. (Same
as CME/ME/MSE 554.)
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MFS 563 |
SIMULATION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Discrete event simulation and its application to
performance analysis of industrial production systems.
Topics include concepts for characterizing production
systems, approaches to structuring simulation models,
instruction in a simulation language, and techniques
for comparing alternative systems designs and control
strategies. Applications to manufacturing, commercial
and mining production systems are considered.
Prereq: CS 221 or
270, STA 281 or 381. ( Same as MNG 563)
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MFS 581 |
QUALITY CONTROL
The purposes and goals of quality control, economics
of quality control, quality engineering, statistics
and probability in quality control and the functions
of a quality control/assurance program in a manufacturing
setting.
Prereq: STA 381,
Engineering standing, MSE 301 or consent of instructor.
(Same as MSE 581.)
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MFS 599 |
TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(Selected Topics)
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance
in manufacturing systems engineering such as: computer-aided
manufacturing, special topics in robotics, and lean/agile
manufacturing. May be repeated under different subtitles
to a maximum of six credits. A particular topic
may be offered at most twice under the MFS 599 number.
Prereq: Variable;
given when topic is identified.
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MFS 605 |
SYSTEMS FOR FACTORY INFORMATION AND CONTROL
Systems approach to manufacturing. Hardware and
software for real time control and reporting. Sensor
and actuators, controllers, network, database, hierarchical
and distributed control, CAD/CAM systems, flexible
manufacturing systems, group technology, modeling
and simulation of factoring operations. Lecture,
two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Prereq: MFS 505.
( Same as EE 605).
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MFS 606 |
SEMINAR AND PROJECT IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
A project course for manufacturing systems. Course
consists of seminar presentations by outside professionals
and faculty and a course project on a realistic
manufacturing systems assignment. Lecture, two hours;
laboratory, two hours.
( Same as EE/ME
606)
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MFS 607 |
ANALYSIS OF METAL-CUTTING PROCESSES
Advanced study of metal cutting involving the mechanics
of metal cutting including cutting forces, tool-wear/tool-life,
temperature analysis, surface finish and integrity,
chip control, machinability assessments and advances
in cutting tool technology.
Prereq: ME 505.
( Same as ME/MSE 607)
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MFS 608 |
NONTRADITIONAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
This course introduces students to fundamentals
of nontraditional manufacturing processes. Theory
and implementation of the nontraditional manufacturing
processes, such as laser cutting and welding, electro
discharge machining, abrasive waterjet machining,
rapid prototyping, etc., will be addressed.
Prereq: ME 505 or
consent of instructor. ( Same as ME 608).
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MFS 611 |
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
A critical examination of behavior and performance
within organizations and between organizations.
Special attention is paid to the problem of performance
at the individual, group, and formal organizational
level.
Prereq: Graduate
School standing. ( Same as MGT 611).
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| MFS 612 |
DESIGN OF LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Technical design of manufacturing systems in accordance with lean manufacturing principles. Topics include models for characterization and analysis of factory flow dynamics, productrion flow analysis, work cell design, and design of pull-based production control systems.
Prereq: MFS 503 Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices
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MFS 699 |
TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (Selected
Topics)
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance
in manufacturing systems engineering such as: computer-aided
manufacturing, special topics in robotics, and lean/agile
manufacturing. May be repeated under different subtitles
to a maximum of six credits. A particular topic
may be offered at most twice under the MFS 699 number
Prereq: Variable;
given when topic is identified.
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MFS 748 |
MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCH
Half time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated
to a maximum of six semesters.
Prereq: all course work toward the degree
must be completed.
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MFS 768 |
RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR MASTER'S DEGREE
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours
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MFS 780 |
SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Course consists of specialized individual work in
manufacturing systems engineering. Laboratory, nine
hours. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Approval
of instructor.
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MFS 784 |
RESEARCH PROJECT IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Individual study related to a special research project
supervised by the student's advisor. A final written
report on the project is required. This course is
open only to and required by students pursuing the
MS in MFS degree with the non-thesis option (Plan
B). The course cannot satisfy part of the required
hours of course work for Plan B.
Prereq: Approval
of student's advisor.
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