3.00 Credits
Modern manufacturing principles and processes. This survey course includes business planning, forecasting, master scheduling, master resource planning, and just in time manufacturing. Students become familiar with local manufacturing companies. The course is divided into three parts. Part I includes classroom discussion and exercises on the evolution of manufacturing industry and manufacturing economics. Part II consists of laboratory activities and observations at participating manufacturing companies. Part III is follow up classroom discussion and exercises focusing on critical workplace skills (attendance, punctuality, communication, teamwork, resume writing, and interview skills). A course fee is required.