• Project Engineer
• Project Manager
• Electrical Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Applications Engineer
• Technical Sales

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For Freshmen entering 9/1/2006 and After

Please note: This sequence of courses assumes that the first year student has no transfer credit. Many students enter with credit from other colleges, AP or Project-Lead-The-Way credit from high school, or other related credit. A student’s actual program will be determined by advisement.

Those who transfer with an associate degree or equivalent will find that they will have for most of the first and second year courses and a few of the third year courses. Their program will be determined by advisement.

*Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.

†Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.

Students are required to choose two out of the following three courses to fulfill the math/science electives requirement: College Physics III (1017-213), Data Analysis II (1016-320), or Microbiology (1004-210).

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0617-220 Manufacturing Processes I

This course will focus on the understanding and application of basic manufacturing processes. Students will be challenged to discover and learn how typical industrial piece parts and assemblies are constructed. Topics include material properties, powder metal processes, bulk deformation processes, metal removal processes, and sheet metal forming processes. Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4

0617-262 Solid Modeling and Design

This course introduces students to the engineering design process and solid modeling. Students learn visualization skills, parametric solid modeling and creation of engineering drawings which meet industrial drafting standards. Design projects are used to reinforce concepts and provide practical design experience. Class 3, Lab 2, Credit 4

0617-271 Fundamentals of Solid Modeling

This course is intended for transfer students who have a background in a solid modeling package other than is used in 0610-220. Students will learn the fundamentals of Solidworks, in preparation for taking 0610-220. (Permission of instructor) Lab 2, Credit 1

0617-410 Computers in Manufacturing

A course dealing with concepts in data acquisition and control and application of computers for manufacturing process integration. This course will introduce the concepts in digital and hexadecimal number systems, digital logic, parallel and serial communication, microcomputer architecture, sensors and actuators and real-time programming. Concepts in networking and distributed systems will also be introduced. Students will use C or C++ programming language to control experimental setups in the laboratory. (C or C++ Programming) Class 3, Lab 2, Credits 4

0617-420 Manufacturing Processes II

This is the second of two courses that teaches manufacturing processes. The first covers basic traditional processes and this course goes on to cover what are commonly referred to as nontraditional manufacturing methods. Within this category are processes such as electrical discharge machining, water jet machining, photochemical machining, ultrasonic machining, lasers, plasma cutting, rapid prototyping, etc. This is a project-based course; the student will individually, or in a team, investigate one of the processes in depth, and how it is applied to a specific part. (0617-220) Class 4, Credit 4

0617-436 Engineering Economics

A study of techniques required to make economic decisions. Topics covered in the course include cash flow analysis, present worth analysis, annual worth analysis, rate of return evaluations, benefit cost analysis, break even analysis, replacement analysis, bonds, the effect of tax on cash flows, and sensitivity analysis. Class 4, Credit 4

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0617-440 Productions and Operations Management I

This course in production and operations management focuses on operations terminology, operations strategy, design for manufacturing, project planning/ control, value analysis, and statistical quality control. (1016-319) Class 4, Credit 4

0617-441 Production and Operations Management II

This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the latest theories and practices of operations management employed by world class manufacturing organizations. Topics include TQM, MRP, JIT, lean manufacturing, six sigma, theory of constraints, work simplification and operations research. Class 4, Credit 4

0617-455 Introduction to Surface Mount Electronics

This course will provide a thorough understanding of the technology, components, equipment, design and manufacturing process for surface mount electronics manufacturing. As an introductory course, it will provide students with a strong foundation needed for advanced work in surface mount technology (SMT). The laboratory demonstrations will provide the students an orientation and familiarization of the manufacturing equipment and process for printed circuit board assembly Class 4, Credit 4

0617-456 Advanced Concepts in Electronic Packaging

This course deals with advanced topics in surface mount electronics packaging. Topics include: electronics packaging standards, single-chip and water level packaging technologies, advanced passive component technology, high density interconnection and microvia technology, thermal management, thermomechanical behavior of packaging, solder metallurgy and joint formation for packaging, failure modes, mechanisms and reliability testing. (0617-455) Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 4

0617-457 Electronics Packaging Lab

This laboratory class will provide the hands-on training in surface mount electronics packaging. Students will learn to set-up and operate production scale equipment, understand process parameters and their influence and characterize the entire PCB assembly process. Lab experiments will also include analytical evaluation of raw materials such as solder paste viscosity, tackiness, wetting, component and board solder ability, solder balling, etc. Class 0, Lab 2, Credit 1

0617-460 Computer-Aided Design

CAD is introduced as an integral part of the computer integrated manufacturing process. Basic concepts of CAD software and hardware, interactive graphics, CAD Applications, CAD Economics and the interrelationship of CAD and CAM are discussed. The course work gives the student the skills needed to create 3D Solid Models using a Parametric 3D Solid Modeling application. Emphasis is placed on laboratory work such as creating Solid Models and Assemblies containing Solid Models with limited view creation and dimensioning. Class 4, Credit 4

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Typical Course Sequence: Transfer Students

(Actual Sequence of Courses will be determined by working with the Program Advisor or Program Chair Thaddeus Hopkins)

Students transferring from other programs or with a variety of backgrounds will need to have their program determined by advisement.

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The Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), http://www.abet.org .

Program education objectives

Graduates from RIT's Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will demonstrate:

1. 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.
2. Leadership and participation in teams thatact as change agents and innovators in product degisn and manufacturing related organizations.
3. The ability to drive the design of manufacturable products, design effective and efficient new production processes and improve the performance of existing operations.
4. Effective communication.

Program outcomes

Graduates from the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology Program will demonstrate:

1. The ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of manufacturing technology listed below to the solution of manufacturing problems:
1. A1. Materials
2. A2. Manufacturing Processes
3. A3. Quality
4. A4. Tooling
5. A5. Automation
6. A6. Production Operations
7. A7. Maintenance
8. A8. Industrial Organization and Management
9. A9. Statistics
10. A10. Financial Measures
11. A11. Systems Integration
2. The ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
3. The ability to formulate, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
4. The ability to apply creativity in the design of manufacturing systems, components, and processe
5. The ability to function effectively in teams.
6. The ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
7. Effective communication.
8. Recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, life long learning.
9. Knowledge of ethical and social responsibility expected of professionals working in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology field.
10. Respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.
11. Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
12. Competence in the use of the computer as a problem solving and communications tool.
13. The ability to apply project management techniques to the completion of lab assignments and projects.
14. 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.
15. Meaningful work experience in the manufacturing engineering technology field.
16. The ability to articulate the economic and organizational importance of manufacturing to companies, individuals and the community.

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