Overview of manufacturing operations management and the systems used in controlling manufacturing enterprises including the concepts of global competition and manufacturing as a competitive weapon. 215W. Advanced Manufacturing Systems Second semester. Two three-hour laboratory periods. Capstone design course for the MEM Program. Design applications involving construction and analysis of manufacturing system models.
Students submit write-ups for several small projects.
One large project is completed by all students in the course, with a written report and oral presentation. Projects incorporate major concepts studied in prior courses. Introduction to Products and Processes First semester. Overview of the factors affecting the design of products and the various processes used in their manufacture. An introduction to manufacturing processes and their capabilities and limitations.