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IME 1500: Introduction to Manufacturing
 

Catalog Data:
Analysis and application of a broad range of modem manufacturing techniques utilized in industry. Exploration of production methods as influenced by historical impact, materials, processes. Productivity, ethics and social/environmental concerns. The global challenges to product design, performance, quality, and economic considerations will be investigated.
   

Textbooks:

  • Schrader, George, F. Manufacturing Processes & Materials 4th Ed.
    ISBN 087263-517-1, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI.
 

Prerequisite:
Basic science and mathematics. Students should have a natural curiosity about manufacturing as it relates to their field of study.
Much of the information supporting the course description will come from your textbook. The remainder will be covered during the lecture and from additional reading and research sites. Although class attendance will be occasionally monitored, attendance is expected as you may loose continuity of material and, because you are expected to participate in required group activities.
 

IME 1500 Course Instructor:

Professor: Frederick Z Sitkins, 1MB Department
F-231 Parkview Campus
Office hours: As posted or by appointment
Phone: (269) 276-3375
Email: Fred.sitkins@wmich.edu
 

Objectives:

At the end of the semester, students should be able to:

  1. Understand the scientific principles behind the processes and materials employed in product manufacturing.
  2. Understand the basic elements of manufacturing management.
  3. Understand the fundamentals of advanced technology systems as they apply to product manufacturing and the associated cost challenges and benefits.
  4. Be able to analyze material and process choices during and after the product design cycle.
  5. Be familiar with current literature and Internet sources concerning the social and environmental impact of manufacturing.
  6. Understand the historical significance of science and technology as it currently applies to global manufacturing economies.
  7. Be able to make ethical choices about rights and responsibilities.
 
Revision Date: Fall 2007
 

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5336 USA
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