MANF 102 - Introduction to Manufacturing

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to skills required for Manufacturing Technology. Topics include the history and evolution of manufacturing, quality control tools, green manufacturing, and computer competency. Includes learning how to measure and control quality, apply Lean manufacturing concepts, and exposure to working factory environments at local companies.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate using computer technology.
Define quality in a manufacturing setting.
Explain basic manufacturing concepts.
Apply quality tools in quality analysis.
Apply the concepts of Lean manufacturing.
Define Total Quality Management (TQM) and the importance of teamwork and project management.
Present examples and the role of green manufacturing.
Describe local companies’ products and production methods.

Course Contents

The history and evolution of manufacturing.
Quality control tools.
Lean manufacturing.
Total Quality Management (TQM), teamwork and project management.
Green manufacturing.
Computer competency.
Research competency.

Instructional Units: 3.5