BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Leaders in the manufacturing engineering profession estimatethat the present shortage of qualified manufacturing engineers and technologists is between 50,000 and 100,000 people--and the need is increasing. They also estimate that between 20,000 and 30,000 new jobs are created in manufacturing engineering every year. The two principal factors generating this demand are industrial productivity and technological innovations. The rate of increase of productivity in American industry is lagging behind most industrial nations.

Realizing that competitive positions in world and domestic markets are tied to the productivity of manufacturing units, there is considerable effort by industrial organizations to improve productivity. This nationwide effort is causing organizational and planning changes in many corporations that now recognize the manufacturing unit as the key to profits. For example, many corporations have placed manufacturing engineers in charge of new product design functions in an effort to ensure product manufacturability.

Efforts to improve productivity have led to the rapid introduction of new processes and equipment and in increased levels of automation. This has created a demand for personnel well-versed in the new manufacturing technologies: computer-aided design, computer numerical control, microprocessor controls, robotics, computer-aided manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, assembly automation, computer-integrated manufacturing and electronics manufacturing.

The manufacturing engineering technology program is designed to meet industry demands and is operated on the cooperative education plan. The BS in manufacturing engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, telephone 410-347-7700.

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Program educational objectives

Graduates from the Manuafacturingl Engineering Technology Program will demonstrate:

a. A professional work ethic, a commitment to lifelong learning, quality and continuous improvement through the clear ability to assume increasing levels of technical and/or management responsibility.
b. Leadership and particpation in teams that act as change agents and innovators in product design and manufacturing related organizations.
c. The ability to drive the design of manufacturable products, design effective and efficient new production processes and improve the performance of existing operations.
d. Effective communication with all levels of the organization.

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Program outcomes

Graduates from the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program will demonstrate:

A The ability to apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of manufacturing technology listed below to the solution of manufacturing problems.

A1 Materials
A2 Manufacturing Processes
A3 Quality
A4 Tooling
A5 Automation
A6 Production Operations
A7 Maintenance
A8 Industrial Organization and Management
A9 Statistics
A10 Financial Measures
A11 Systems Integration

B The ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
C The ability to formulate, conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
D The ability to apply creativity in the design of manufacturing systems, components and processes.
E The ability to function effectively in teams.
F The ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
G Effective communication.
H Recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
I Knowledge of ethical and social responsibility expected of professionals working in the manufacturing engineering technology field.
J Respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
K Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
L Competence in the use of the computer as a problem solving and communications tool.
M The ability to apply project management techniques to the completion of lab assignments and projects.
N Successfully completing a comprehensive design project that demonstarates the ability to improve the manufacturability of product designs and design effective new manufacturing/assembly processes and procedures.
O Meaningful work experience in the manufacturing engineering technology field.
P The ability to articulate the economic and organizational importance of manufacturing to companies, individuals and the community.

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Curriculum
The curriculum has been designed with the aid and consultation of professionals in the field. manufacturing. Subjects covered include traditional and nontraditional manufacturing processes, fundamentals of electronics and microprocessors, computer-aided design, computer numerical control, robotics, group technology, computer-aided process planning, materials requirements planning, surface-mount electronics design and assembly, flexible manufacturing systems, quality control, engineering economics, value analysis and plastics.

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Transfer admission
Transfer students from two-year colleges should have an AAS degree or equivalent in one of the following majors: manufacturing technology, mechanical technology, management engineering technology, engineering science, electrical technology, computer technology, quality control technology, design and drafting technology or electromechanical technology. Students with other backgrounds may have to take additional courses to meet the entrance requirements.

Evening program
The upper division of this program may be taken on a part-time basis during the evening by those who are employed full time and desire to receive an accredited baccalaureate degree. Computer integrated manufacturing engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, telephone 410-347-7700.

The typical evening student requires approximately 13 quarters to complete the upper-division course requirements. In the early quarters, the fundamentals of mathematics, science, engineering, electronics and processes are emphasized to provide the background for later courses in computer-integrated manufacturing and technical electives. Students also may elect certain courses from other programs.

Note: Some technical electives are offered only every other year. Please check with an adviser when planning your program technical elective content.

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Typical course sequence

* See liberal arts requirements
† See physical education policy

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Typical transfer sequence

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