California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department

The IME Department at Cal Poly Pomona offers two Engineering Degree Programs - Industrial Engineering (IE) and Manufacturing Engineering (MFE). Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each program requires 202 quarter units of appropriate college level work. A "double major" in both Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering is available by taking 222 to 230 total quarter units of appropriate courses.
 
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Interactive Curriculum
This interactive curriculum is designed for easy navigation between the quarter-by-quarter course list for each curriculum and the catalog descriptions for IME Department courses. Pre-requisites for IME Department courses are shown with the course descriptons. There are a few links to related course information and as this page develops there will be more links. Note: These curriculums are representative only. Your curriculum will vary based on the catalog year you are admitted and approved transfer credits and substitutions. This page is formatted in the following order:
 
MFE and IE Program Descriptions
MFE and IE Year-by-Year Curriculums
IE, IME, and MFE Prefix Catalog Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
 

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Manufacturing Engineering Program
 
The Manufacturing Engineering program at Cal Poly Pomona contains a unique, well balanced curriculum designed to prepare the student for a fast and productive entry into today's complex manufacturing environments. The program one of the only of its kind in California and is well received by the industrial community.
 
The manufacturing engineering curriculum has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and is designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the engineering profession or graduate school. Graduates of the program are prepared to do productive work in their first job as well as to grow with their profession during their careers.
 
Manufacturing engineers plan, develop and optimize the process and systems of production. They improve manufacturing productivity by developing better methods of assembling, testing and fabricating systems and products.
 
Manufacturing engineering students are given a solid foundation in production processes and techniques, properties of materials, computers and automation, management and professional communication. These building blocks are then combined and studied as manufacturing systems and then related to the most recent manufacturing technologies.
 
What makes the manufacturing engineering program unique is the fact that it is designed to help the students apply what they have learned through lab assignments, projects, field trips, trade shows and co-op work. These experiences encourage the student to think conceptually and apply the theories to real-world situations.
 
The atmosphere of the manufacturing engineering program is conducive to good communication between faculty and students. The low student to faculty ratio and frequent use of labs gives students many one-to-one opportunities with faculty members for learning and professional growth. Students get lab experience in metal removal processes, forming and assembly, computer, numerical control, robotics, CAD/CAM and plastics engineering.
 
Manufacturing engineering graduates are in demand by all types and sizes of manufacturing companies because of their diversified training in traditional as well as new areas of manufacturing knowledge. The rapid growth of new technologies of computer-integrated manufacturing, robotics, lasers, artificial intelligence and composites have opened a whole new world of opportunities for manufacturing engineers. The trend in industry is toward utilizing design engineers and manufacturing engineers as a team in order to produce more economical and functional products.
 
Manufacturing engineering students are encouraged to join the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. There are also student chapters of the American Foundrymen's Society, American Society for Quality and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Eligible students may be invited to join the departmentally-sponsored chapter of Alpha Pi Mu, the national industrial engineering honor society.
 
The following courses comprise a total of 202 quarter units and consist of three groups of courses: core courses, support and elective courses and general education courses. They are required of all students in this major.
 
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Industrial Engineering Program

Industrial Engineering is a dynamic profession with credible growth and increasing importance. Industrial engineers design and develop systems of people, facilities, materials and equipment. As problem solvers, industrial engineers are equipped with practical and scientific tools to tackle complex industrial problems and to increase the productivity of workers, capital and facilities.

The industrial engineering curriculum provides a broad background in humanities and social sciences, mathematics, physical sciences and engineering science, analysis, design and systems. It provides a good balance between the traditional industrial engineering subjects and the most recent developments in the discipline. Industrial engineering students take courses in work analysis and design, process design, human factors, facilities planning and layout, engineering economic analysis, production planning and control, systems engineering, computer utilization and simulation, operations research, quality control, automation, robotics and productivity engineering. The program is designed to provide the student with a good foundation of basic concepts and principles in addition to applied engineering techniques. The department and university laboratories and equipment, including computers, are integrated into the course work throughout the program.

The industrial engineering curriculum has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and is designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the engineering profession or graduate school. Graduates of the program are prepared to do productive work in their first job as well as to grow with their profession during their careers.

An important feature of the program is the close relationship between the faculty and students. The industrial engineering faculty is well qualified by education and professional engineering experience to provide the program with an applied and "real-world" flavor.

Career opportunities for industrial engineers are excellent. Industrial engineers are employed by almost all types of organizations, namely, industrial companies, service firms and governmental agencies. Industrial engineers are trained to provide valuable service to management in decision making on the best use of people, materials, equipment, information and energy. They are the engineers who design and implement productivity and quality improvement methods for industry. The demand for industrial engineers has always been excellent and this trend will continue as evidenced by a recent forecast by the National Research Council.

Industrial engineering students are encouraged to join the Cal Poly Pomona chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Eligible students may be invited to join the departmentally-sponsored chapter of Alpha Pi Mu, the national industrial engineering honor society. There are also student chapters of the American Foundrymen's Society, American Society for Quality and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

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Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum
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MFE Curriculum Year 1
Fall Winter Spring
MFE 126/L (3)
Engineering Graphics I

IME 112 (3)
Intro to IME

MAT 114 (4)
Calculus I

CHM 121/L (4)
Chemistry I

ENG 104 (4)
Freshman English
MFE 226/L (3)
Engineering Graphics II

PHY 131/L (4)
Physics I

MAT 115 (4)
Calculus II

CHM 122/L (4)
Chemistry II

GE Elective (4)
IME 239 (3)
Ind. Costs & Controls

PHY 132/L (4)
Physics II

MAT 116 (4)
Calculus III

IME 113/L (2)
Computer Programming

BIO 110 (3)
Biology
18 19 16
MFE Curriculum Year 2
Fall Winter Spring
MFE 217/L (3)
Mfg. Processes - Treatments & Mat'ls

ME 214 (3)
Vector Statics

MAT 214 (3)
Calc of Several Var I

PHY 133/L (4)
Physics III

GE Elective (4)
MFE 230/L (3)
Mfg. Processes - Forming

MAT 215 (3)
Calc of Several Var II

IME 301 (3)
Statistics in Engrg Des.

EC201/202 (4)
Economics

ENG 105 (4)
Freshman English II
MFE 221/L (3)
Mfg. Processes - Removal

ME 218 (3)
Strength of Mat'l

MAT 216 (4)
Diff. Equations

COM 204 (4)
Advocacy & Argument
 
GE Elective (4)
17 17 18
MFE Curriculum Year 3
Fall Winter Spring
MFE 326 (4)
Production Engrg

IME 312 (3)
Engrg Statistics

ME 215 (4)
Vector Dynamics

PLS 201 (4)
American Government
MFE 350 (3)
Intro to CNC

MFE 320 (4)
Measurement & Methods
(substitute: MFE 380 + IME 224/L)
IME 326 (3)
Production Plng & Cont.

MFE Elective (4)

HST 202 (4)
US History
MFE 375 (4)
CAD/CAM

IME 460 (1)
Undergraduate Seminar
 
ME 301 (4)
Thermodynamics

ECE 231/L (4)
Electrical Circuits
15 18 14
MFE Curriculum Year 4
Fall Winter Spring
MFE 465 (3)
Metal Working Theory

IME 461 or 471 (2)
Senior Project

EGR 402 (4)
Capital Alloc Theory

ME 311 (3)
Fluid Mechanics

ECE 333/L (4)
Instrumentation & Controls
IME 462 or 472 (3)
Senior Project

IE 429/L (4)
Ind Systems Simulation

MFE 450/L (4)
Intro to CIM

IME 331/L (4)
Facilities Plng & Design

PLS 390/SOC 390 (4)
Political Sociology
IME 415 (4)
Quality Control by Statistical Methods

MFE 476/L (4)
Advanced CAM

EGR 403 (4)
Ethics & Engrg Decision Making
 
GE Elective (4)
16 18 16
 
Total Quarter Units = 202
Industrial Engineering Curriculum
[Year 1][Year 2][Year 3][Year 4]
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IE Curriculum Year 1
Fall Winter Spring
MFE 126/L (3)
Engineering Graphics I

IME 112 (3)
Intro to IME

MAT 114 (4)
Calculus I

CHM 121/L (4)
Chemistry I

ENG 104 (4)
Freshman English
PHY 131/L (4)
Physics I

MAT 115 (4)
Calculus II

CHM 122/L (4)
Chemistry II

COM 204 (4)
Advocacy & Argument
IME 113/L (2)
Computer Programming

PHY 132/L (4)
Physics II

MAT 116 (4)
Calculus III

ENG 105 (4)
Freshman English II
(or PHL 202)
18 16 14
IE Curriculum Year 2
Fall Winter Spring
MTE 207 (3)
Materials Science and Engineering

ME 214 (3)
Vector Statics

MAT 214 (3)
Calc of Several Var I

PHY 133/L (4)
Physics III

EC201/202 (4)
Economics
IME 239 (3)
Ind. Costs & Controls

MFE 201/L (4)
Mfg. Systems Processes

MAT 215 (3)
Calc of Several Var II

IME 301 (3)
Statistics in Engrg Des.

Engineering Science Elect. (4)
See approved list
IME 224/L( 3)
Work Analysis & Design

IE 311 (3)
Ind. Engrg Math Analysis

ME 218 (3)
Strength of Mat'l

MAT 216 (4)
Diff. Equations

GE Elective (4)
17 17 18
IE Curricululm Year 3
Fall Winter Spring
IE 225/L (4)
Human Factors Engineering

IME 312 (3)
Engrg Statistics

ECE 114 (3)
C for Engineers

Engineering Science Elect. (3)
See approved list

GE Elective (4)
IME 331/L (4)
Facilities Plng & Design

IE Elective (3)

ECE 231/L (4)
Electrical Circuits

BIO 110 (3)
Biology

PLS 390/SOC 390 (4)
Political Sociology
IME 326 (3)
Production Plng & Cont.

IE 327/L (4)
Elements of IE Systems

IE 417 (4)
Operations Research II

IME 460 (1)
Undergraduate Seminar

PLS 201 (4)
American Government
17 18 17
IE CurriculumYear 4
Fall Winter Spring
IE 416 (4)
Operations Research I

IME 461 or 471 (2)
Senior Project

EGR 403 (4)
Capital Alloc Theory

ECE 333/L (4)
Instrumentation & Controls

GE Elective (4)
IME 462 or 472 (3)
Senior Project

IE 429/L (4)
Ind Systems Simulation

MFE 450/L (4)
Intro to CIM

HST 202 (4)
US History
IME 415 (4)
Quality Control by Statistical Methods

IE 436 (3)
Advanced Prod Plng and Control

IE Elective (3)

EGR 402 (4)
Ethics & Engrg Decision Making

GE Elective (4)
18 14 18
 
IE Total Quarter Units = 202
 
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Course Descriptions
(Listed in IE, IME, and MFE Prefix Order)

IE 225/225L Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)

Study of human physiological, biomechanical and psychological characteristics and how they influence engineering and design of equipment, machines, products, facilities, tools and environments. 3 lecture-problems, l three-hour laboratory.

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IE 311 Industrial Engineering Mathematical Analysis (3)

Application of linear equations, matrices and determinants to the solution of industrial engineering problems. Mathematical analysis of the effects of changes in system's operating parameters on product/service performance, quality and cost. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: MAT 214.

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IE 327/327L Elements of Industrial Engineering Systems Laboratory (3/1)

Concepts and principles of system engineering theory. Introduction to the theory and methodology of engineering systems. Development of analytic techniques to establish needs, objectives, priorities and utilities and the evaluation of system effectiveness. 3 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: IE 311.

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IE 392 Principles of Productivity Engineering (3)

Productivity definitions, concepts and trends, use of various industrial engineering techniques in productivity improvement, relationship between productivity and profit, phases of a productivity improvement project, case studies. Plant visits and guest speakers. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: Upper division standing.

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NOTE: IE 401 has been replaced in the catalog by EGR 403 Capital Allocation Theory. Students with IE 401 in their curriculum should take EGR 403 instead.

IE 401 Engineering Economic Decision Analysis (4)

Engineering economic analysis of projects and capital expenditures. Concepts of time value of money, cash flow, capital rationing and selection of minimum rate of return. Structural analysis of alternatives, replacement analysis, analysis of public projects, sensitivity analysis, probability concepts applied to analysis, effects of inflation and tax consequences. Open to engineering majors, others as space permits. Prerequisite: Junior standing, course in probability and statistics recommended. 4 lecture problems-solving sessions.

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IE 403 Engineering Cost Estimating (3)

Concepts and techniques of forecasting and estimating costs of engineering, manufacturing and service operations, products, equipment, projects and systems. Preliminary and detailed procedures. Qualitative, quantitative and computer methods. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: Junior standing in engineering.

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IE 416 Operations Research I (4)

Applications of linear programming and non-linear programming, queuing theory and other analysis techniques to problems encountered in industry and business. 4 lecture-problems. Prerequisites: IE 311.

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IE 417 Operations Research II (4)

Development and application of planning and inventory models, networks and graph techniques, Markov analysis, waiting lines, simulation and sequencing and scheduling algorithms to problems encountered in industry and business. 4 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: IME 312.

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IE 419 Reliability Concepts and Techniques (3)

Reliability concepts and techniques as used in various types of industrial organizations. Analysis of the influence of reliability on such factors as complexity, state of the art and environment. Component reliability related to systems requirements. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: IME 312.

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IE 426 Applied Decision Theory (3)

Introduction to decision theory and its applications. Modern utility theory and its application to decision making under risk and uncertainty. Applications of Bayesian decision theory. Emphasis on applications covering a wide range of both profit and nonprofit oriented institutions. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: IME 312 or equivalent.

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IE 429/429L Industrial Systems Design (4)

Systems analysis, design and measurement. Data gathering and analytical tools used in formulating and optimizing work systems. Theory of systems concepts based on logical synthesis and empirical analysis. Case studies and industrial simulations. 3 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: IME 312.

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IE 436/436L Operations Planning and Control/Laboratory (2/l)

Analysis and design of systems for planning, scheduling and controlling production, inventory and service operations/activities. Use of mathematical and computer models. Projects and open ended problems. 2 lecture-problems, l three-hour laboratory.

Prerequisites: IE 327, IE 416, IME 326.

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IE 437 Industrial Engineering Systems (3)

Concepts of systems engineering methodology. Methods of technological forecasting and future study. The design and analysis of complex systems under conditions of risk, uncertainty and changing environment. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: IE 327.

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IME 112 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Fundamentals (3)

Introduction to industrial and manufacturing engineering concepts, functions and techniques. Solution of elementary industrial and manufacturing engineering problems. 3 lecture-problems.

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IME 113/113L Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Computations/Laboratory (1/1)

Fundamentals of digital computer methods, logic diagramming, programming in a high-level language. Computer solutions of elementary industrial and manufacturing engineering problems. l lecture-problem, l three-hour laboratory.

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IME 134/134L Molding and Casting/Laboratory (1/1)

Shaping of metals while in the liquid state, common molding and casting techniques for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials and alloys. 1 lecture-problem, 1 three-hour laboratory.

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IME 224/224L Work Analysis and Design (3/1)

Theory and application of work analysis as related to process design, facilities, workplace layout, tools and equipment and services. Analytical techniques of measurement of work content including stopwatch time study, standard data, predetermined time systems and work sampling. 3 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory.

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IME 228/228L Electronic Process Design/Laboratory (1/1)

Design of manufacturing processes with particular emphasis on processes used in the electronics industry. Evaluation of alternative methods of processing depending upon delivery, volume and quality specifications. Types of processes included are finishing, plating, printed circuit board production, component preparation and installation, chassis construction, electroforming and packaging. 1 lecture-problem, 1 three-hour laboratory, Prerequisite: Basic electronic and drafting course or consent of instructor.

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IME 239 Industrial Costs and Controls (3)

Engineering approach to cost recording, budgetary procedures and controls. Estimating production costs. Engineering problems. Current techniques in automating the cost recording and cost control functions. 3 lecture-problems.

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IME 280 Processes and Measurement (4)

Commonly used manufacturing and service processes and systems, units of measurement, and measurement techniques. Introduction to process capability and the continuous improvement process. Perquisite: STA 120 or STA 309 or IME 301 or equivalent.

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IME 299/299A/299L Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)

Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Instruction is by lecture, laboratory or a combination of both.

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IME 301 Variability and the Statistical Approach to Engineering Design (3) See Syllabus

The study of variability in real-world engineering problems. Graphical methods of data analysis. Importance of the statistical approval to engineering design. The role of statistical tools in design and development. 3 lecture/problems. Prerequisite: MAT 116 or integral calculus.

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IME 312 Engineering Probability and Statistics (3)

Engineering applications of the concepts of probability, statistical distributions, statistical analysis, regression and correlation analysis, analysis of variance and covariance, design of experiments and probabilistic and statistical models. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: IME 301 or STA 309.

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IME 326 Production Planning and Control (3)

Principles of production planning and control systems. Methods of forecasting, planning, scheduling and controlling production operations and inventory activities. Quantitative models and computer systems. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisites: IME 112, IME 312.

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IME 331/331L Facilities Planning, Layout and Design (3/1)

Planning and designing facilities, layouts and material handling systems. Systems engineering approach; quantitative analysis methods; computerized techniques. Projects. 3 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MFE 201 or equivalent or consent of instructor, IME 326. MFE 126/126L recommended.

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IME 400 Special Problems for Upper Division Students (1-2)

Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.

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IME 415 Quality Control by Statistical Methods (4) See Sample Syllabus

Systems of inspection, analysis and action taken to control the quality of manufacturing processes. Process control techniques, acceptance sampling methods, statistical analysis and other techniques used by management to control costs and improve quality. 4 lecture-problems. Prerequisite: IME 312.

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IME 435/435L Design of Experiments (3/1)

Introduction to design and analysis of experiments. Applications in product and process design and development; process correction and quality improvement. Taguchi's loss-function approach to quality; signal-to-noise ratio analysis. 3 lecture/problems, l three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 312.

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IME 455/455L Principles of Robotics/Laboratory (2/1)

Components of robots, industrial robots, robot programming, economics of robotics, interfacing robots with process machines, parts feeders, conveyors and inspection devices, robot controllers, microprocessors, applications, case studies, plant visits. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

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IME 460 Undergraduate Seminar (1) (unit change effective Fall 2001)

Preparation, oral presentation and discussion by students of technical papers on recent engineering developments. 2 seminar-discussions. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

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IME 461, 462 (Individual) 471, 472 (Team) Senior Project (2) (3) (unit change effective Fall 2001)

Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time. Prerequisite: IME 460.

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IME 499/499A/499L Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4)

Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination of both.

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MFE 126/126L Engineering Graphics I/Laboratory (2/1)

Engineering graphics for product design, manufacturing and construction. Emphasis on graphic communication used for processing parts and layouts. Orthographic projection, pictorial views, section and auxiliary views, dimensioning for production processing, and the four fundamental views of descriptive geometry. Use of instruments and CAD for engineering drawings. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory.

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MFE 201/201L Manufacturing Systems Processes/Laboratory (3/1)

Study of basic manufacturing processes with emphasis on terminology, technology, process principles and capabilities, material selection and comparative advantages and disadvantages. Processes discussed include material removal, joining, assembly, and casting. Other topics include NC, measurement and gaging and statistical methods. 3 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory.

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MFE 217/217L Manufacturing Processes - Materials, Metrology and Treatments/Laboratory (2/1)

First in a three-course sequence. Provides basic knowledge of engineering materials and the enhancement of their mechanical properties, measurement methods and process controls. Statistical process contro; heat treatment of materials; electronic manufacturing and surface tehnology. 2 lecture/problem solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.

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MFE 221/221L Manufacturing Processes I-Metal Removal (2/1)

An introduction to science of metal removal and the physics of metal cutting as related to cutting tool geometry, material being cut and machine tool being used. Consideration of machine speeds, feeds, tolerances and surface finish determinants as related to both manually and numerically controlled machines, dynamics of metal cutting, tool life analysis, economics of machining, the concept of group technology in cellular and flexible modes. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 217/217L

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MFE 226/226L Engineering Graphics II/Laboratory (2/1)

Engineering graphics for manufacturing. Emphasis on preparation and use of detail drawings and assembly drawings and application of geometric and positional tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5). Interpretation of engineering drawings, representation of threads and fasteners, and assembly drawings using CAD. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 126/126L or equivalent.

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MFE 230/230L Manufacturing Processes II-Forming, Casting and Joining (2/1)

Theory and practice related to processes dealing with the deformation, consolidation and casting of engineering materials. Modern manufacturing methods are explored with emphasis placed on the application of engineering principles to the production of marketable products. Topics include: molding, casting, powder metallurgy, hot and cold working, welding and heat treating manufacturing processes and introductory exposure to manufacturing systems. 2 lecture/problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 217/217L.

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MFE 310/310L Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting/Laboratory (2/1)

Advanced commands and the development of skills in 3-D visualization, integration of word processing and spreadsheets in drawing preparation; programming language for artificial intelligence; wireframe and solid modeling. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 121, MFE 126/126L or equivalent.

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MFE 320/320L Measurement and Methods/Laboratory (3/1)

Commonly used units of measurement, measurement devices and measurement techniques found in industrial and environmental systems including dimensional measurement, force, electricity, time and work, noise, light, temperature, humidity, atmospheric constituents and radiation. Emphasis on metrology, work measurement and methods improvement. Introduction to process capability, measurement assurance and the continuous improvement process. 3 lecture/problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

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MFE 323/323L Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (2/1)

Basics of dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerances of form and position. Government and industry requirements. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 121L or MFE 126/126L or equivalent.

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MFE 326/326L Production Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)

The utilization of engineering concepts in the planning and design of processes and products. Selection of appropriate manufacturing processes and systems; sequences of operations, equipment and facilities; methods and tooling to assure optimum producibility. 3 lecture/problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MFE 221/221L and MFE 230/230L.

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MFE 350/350L Principles of Numerical Control (2/1) See photo of CNC Lab

Principles and applications of numerical control in manufacturing, manual and computer-assisted programming, CNC systems including microprocessor applications to production processes, advanced NC systems for full contouring, macro-and variable programming, programmable controllers for CNC and DNC applications in industry. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 221/221L or equivalent.

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MFE 373/373L Tool and Die Engineering I (2/1)

Introduction to tool and die fundamentals. Function, components and appropriate manufacturing techniques are stressed. Die life, maintenance, storage and safety are included. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MFE 221/221L, MFE 230/230L.

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MFE 375/375L Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing/Laboratory (3/1)

Integration of computer-aided design principles, part design specifications and producibility concepts in computer-aided manufacturing applications. Emphasis on machine tools for flexible automation, CNC machining data generation, CAD/CAM interface and communication of automated systems. 3 lecture/problems. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 350/350L and MFE 126/126L or equivalent.

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MFE 380/380L Manufacturing Metrology (1/1)

The science of engineering measurement as used in inspection and quality control. Emphasis is placed on the general use of scientific measuring devices and how these devices can be used to secure optimal conditions of manufacture. 1 lecture-problem, 1 three-hour laboratory.

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MFE 406 Safety Engineering (3)

Principles of safety engineering applied to manufacturing systems. Control of noise, heat, electrical hazards, vibration, radiation, lighting and air contaminants in the workplace. Accident prevention. Material handling safety, machine guards and personal protection equipment. 3 lecture-problems.

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MFE 410/410L Computer-Aided Design (1)

Introduction to interactive computer graphics systems with emphasis on its application in engineering design. Course taught in an industrial environment. 1 lecture-problem, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: A course in computer programming, MFE 126/126L or equivalent.

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MFE 411/411L Manufacturing Processes-Finishing (1/1)

A comprehensive overview of the possibilities and limitations of finishing processes for both metallic and non-metallic materials. Consideration of cleaning methods, surface conditioning and coating processes as related to obtaining high-quality products at reduced manufacturing costs. 1 lecture-problem, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MFE 201/201L or equivalent.

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MFE 421 Manufacturing Operations Analysis (3)

Analysis of manufacturing operations with emphasis on system optimization, problem solving, feasible systems alternatives and cost considerations. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisites: IME 312.

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MFE 438/438L Plastics Engineering I/Laboratory (2/1)

An investigation of non-metallic plastic materials, their sources and polymer combination. Overview of organic chemistry as it relates to plastics polymer chemistry. Plastics formulas, mixing characteristics, flow characteristics, stability and additives. Basic plastic polymers (both thermosetting and thermoplastic resins). 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory.

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MFE 439/439L Plastics Engineering II/Laboratory (2/1)

A study of non-metallic plastic processing techniques. Coatings, lamination, machining, compression, transfer, injection, extrusion, vacuum, blow molding and casting processes. An analysis of the major production techniques for thermoset and thermoplastic resins. 2 lecture-problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 438/438L.
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MFE 450/450L Introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Laboratory (3/1)

Principles of high volume manufacturing systems, automated material handling and storage devices, control systems in manufacturing, data communication, part recognition. 3 lecture/problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: ECE 333 or ETE 210 or equivalent.

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MFE 465 Metal Working Theory and Applications (3)

Three-dimensional stress and strain analysis, yield criteria for ductile metals. Stress-strain relations. Phenomenological nature of engineering metals. Plane strain plastic deformation. Plastic strain with axial symmetry and pseudo plane stress. Extremum principles for plastic material. 3 lecture-problems. Prerequisites: MFE 221/221L, MFE 230/230L, ME 218.

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MFE 476/476L Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing/Laboratory (3/1)

Principles of group technology, cellular manufacturing, computer aided process planning, flexible manufacturing systems and computer networks in manufacturing. Applications of artificial intelligence and expert systems in manufacturing. 3 lecture/problems, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MFE 450/450L.

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MFE 484 Producibility Engineering (3)

Engineering methodologies and design practices which have proven in industry to improve product producibility, reliability, and quality are presented. Concepts include concurrent engineering, just-in-time manufacturing and cellular arrangements for flexible manufacturing.
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MFE 499/499A/499L Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4)

Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Instruction is by lecture, laboratory or a combination of both.

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