Semester Requirements
S. Manian Ramkumar, Department Chair
(585) 475-7070, smrmet@rit.edu
Program overview
The present shortage of qualified manufacturing engineers is between 50,000 and 100,000. Combined with innovations in industrial productivity and technology and the demand for well-prepared manufacturing engineers is only increasing. Manufacturing engineers are retiring faster than graduates are produced, resulting in outstanding employment opportunities. The manufacturing engineering technology major prepares students to meet the demand for personnel well-versed in advanced manufacturing technologies, which include computer-aided design, computer numerical control, microprocessor controls, robotics, computer-aided manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, assembly automation, and electronics manufacturing.
Goals
The goal of the major is to prepare individuals for professional employment in the fields of production systems design, development, and manufacturing. Designed to provide the skills necessary for applying emerging manufacturing technologies, the major develops well rounded manufacturing engineers who are lifelong learners with the ability to adapt, grow and succeed in a highly competitive workplace. A cooperative education program enhances these skills by allowing students to gain valuable experience working in the manufacturing industries.
Accreditation
The manufacturing engineering technology major is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed with the aid and consultation of professionals in the field and emphasizes computer-integrated manufacturing and production system development. Courses cover traditional and nontraditional manufacturing processes, fundamentals of electronics and microprocessors, computer-aided design and manufacturing, computer numerical control, robotics, materials requirements planning, design for manufacturing and assembly, surface-mount electronics manufacturing and assembly, flexible manufacturing systems, quality control, engineering economics, plastics manufacturing, manufacturing management, and lean manufacturing.
Manufacturing engineering technology, BS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| MCET-101 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 3 |
| MFET-120 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH-171, 172 | LAS Perspective 7A, 7B: Calculus A, B | 6 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First Year Seminar† | 3 | |
| MCET-110, 111 | Foundations of Materials and Lab | 3 |
| MCET-150, 151 | Mechanical Design and Fabrication and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS-111 | LAS Perspective 5: College Physics 1 | 4 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First Year Writing | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| MCET-220 | Principles of Statics | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| MATH-211 | Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS-112 | College Physics II | 4 |
| MCET-210, 211 | Materials in Engineering Design and Lab | 3 |
| MCET-221 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EEET-215, 216 | Circuits and Electronics and Lab | 3 |
| STAT-145 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| COMM-203 | Effective Technical Communication | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| STAT-146 | Introduction to Statistics II | 4 |
| MFET-340, 341 | Automation Control Systems and Lab | 3 |
| MFET-345, 346 | Electronics Manufacturing and Lab | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| MFET-299 | Cooperative Education Preparation | 0 |
| MFET-499 | Cooperative Education (spring, summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| MFET-420 | Quality Engineering Principles | 3 |
| MFET-445, 446 | Robotics and Automation (WI) and Lab | 3 |
| MFET-436 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | LAS Perspective 6: General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| MFET-450 | Lean Production and Supply Chain Operations | 3 |
| MFET-460 | Integrated Design for Manufacture and Assembly | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Perspectives 4 | 3 | |
| MFET-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| MFET-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| MFET-580 | Production Systems Design | 3 |
| MFET-590 | Production Systems Development | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 125 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
† The First Year Seminar requirement is replaced by an LAS Elective for the 2013-14 academic year.
Accelerated dual degree option
An accelerated dual degree option allows students to earn a BS in manufacturing engineering technology and an MS in manufacturing and mechanical systems integration in five years.
Manufacturing engineering technology, BS degree/Mechanical systems integration, MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| MCET-101 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 3 |
| MFET-120 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH-171 | LAS Perspective 7A: Calculus A | 3 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First Year Seminar† | 3 | |
| MCET-110, 111 | Foundations of Materials and Lab | 3 |
| MCET-150, 151 | Mechanical Design and Fabrication and Lab | 4 |
| PHYS-111 | LAS Perspective 5: College Physics 1 | 4 |
| MATH-172 | LAS Perspective 7B: Calculus B | 3 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First Year Writing | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| MCET-220 | Principles of Statics | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| MATH-211 | Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS-112 | College Physics II | 4 |
| MCET-210, 211 | Materials in Engineering Design and Lab | 3 |
| MCET-221 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EEET-215, 216 | Circuits and Electronics and Lab | 3 |
| STAT-145 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| COMM-203 | Effective Technical Communications | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3 | 3 | |
| Co-op Preparation | 0 | |
| MCET-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| STAT-146 | Introduction to Statistics II | 4 |
| MCET-320 | Mechanical Dynamics with Applications | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 4 | 3 | |
| MCET-430, 530 | Thermal Fluid Systems I, II | 6 |
| MFET-650 | Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course 1 | 3 | |
| CQAS-682 | Six Sigma Fundamentals | 3 |
| MCET-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| MCET-330 | Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power | 3 |
| MCET-450 | Mechanical Analysis and Design I | 3 |
| MCET-400 | Experimental Methods | 3 |
| CQAS-670 | Designing Experiments for Process Improvement | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | LAS Perspective 5: General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MCET-550, 551 | Mechanical Analysis and Design II and Lab | 4 |
| MCET-535 | Thermal Fluid Systems Lab | 2 |
| LAS Immersion 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| MFET-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| PACK-672 | Graduate Writing Strategies | 3 |
| DECS-744 | Project Management | 3 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | |
| ACCT-703 | Accounting for Decisions Makers | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| MFET-788 | Thesis Prep | |
| Program Elective | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Capstone Project or Thesis | ||
| Program Elective and Comprehensive Exam | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 155 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
† The First Year Seminar requirement is replaced by an LAS Elective for the 2013-14 academic year.
Additional information
Part-time study
Students who are employed full time may pursue the major on a part-time basis by taking the upper-division portion of the curriculum during day or evening hours. It is recommended that students take one to two courses per semester. Students also may elect certain courses from other engineering technology majors, with department approval.
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Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
The present shortage of qualified manufacturing engineers and technologists is between 50,000 and 100,000 people—and the need is increasing. Manufacturing engineers are retiring faster than graduates are produced, resulting in outstanding employment opportunities. In addition, industrial productivity and technological innovations are driving the demand for well-prepared manufacturing engineers.
The manufacturing engineering technology program prepares students to meet the demand for personnel well-versed in the new manufacturing technologies, which include computer-aided design, computer numerical control, microprocessor controls, robotics, computer-aided manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, assembly automation, and electronics manufacturing.
Goals
The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for professional employment in the fields of product design, development, and manufacturing. The program is designed to provide the skills necessary for applying emerging manufacturing technologies. A cooperative education program enhances these skills by allowing students to gain valuable experience working in the manufacturing industries. Throughout the academic program, a significant amount of hands-on laboratory experience in manufacturing is provided.
Accreditation
The manufacturing engineering technology program is operated as a cooperative education program and is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Accelerated dual degree
The college offers an accelerated dual degree. The option allows students to earn a BS in manufacturing engineering technology and an MS in manufacturing and mechanical systems integration in five years. For further information, please contact an adviser.
Curriculum
The curriculum has been designed with the aid and consultation of professionals in the field and emphasizes computer-integrated manufacturing and product development. Courses cover 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, plastics manufacturing, manufacturing management, and lean manufacturing.
Manufacturing engineering technology, BS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0610-211 | Introduction to Materials Technology | 3 |
| 0610-304 | Materials Testing | 1 |
| 0617-220 | Manufacturing Processes I | 4 |
| 1016-231 | Calculus for Engineering Technology | 4 |
| 1720-051, 052 | First-Year Enrichment | 2 |
| 0617-262 | Solid Modeling and Design | 4 |
| 0617-420 | Manufacturing Processes II | 4 |
| 1016-232 | Calculus for Engineering Technology II | 4 |
| 0610-220 | Design Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 4 |
| 1016-304 | Differential Equations for Engineering Technology | 4 |
| 1017-211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0610-302 | Introduction to Statics | 4 |
| 0610-305 | Pneumatics and Hydraulics | 4 |
| 1016-319 | Data Analysis I | 6 |
| 1017-212, 213 | College Physics II, III | 8 |
| 0609-411 | Electrical Principles for Design I | 4 |
| 0610-303 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| 0610-315 | Principles of Mechanical Design I | 4 |
| 0610-309 | Computational Methods for Engineering Technology | 1 |
| Ethics Elective | 4 | |
| 0535-403 | Effective Technical Communication | 4 |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0606-099 | Cooperative Education Preparation | 0 |
| 0617-455, 457 | Introduction to Electronics Packaging, Lab | 5 |
| 0617-485 | Robots in Manufacturing | 4 |
| 0618-231 | Technical Programming | 4 |
| 0617-436 | Engineering Economics | 4 |
| 0617-471 | Computer Numerical Control | 4 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| Free Electives | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Cooperative Education | Co-op | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0617-440 | Production and Operations Management I | 4 |
| 0610-416 | Materials Technology | 4 |
| 0617-470 | Controls for Manufacturing Automation | 3 |
| 0617-441 | Production and Operations Management II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| 0610-409 | Mechanical Engineering Technology Lab II | 2 |
| 0617-472 | Tool Engineering | 4 |
| 1016-320 | Data Analysis II | 6 |
| Cooperative Education | Co-op | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0617-475 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing | 4 |
| Technical Electives | 8 | |
| 0617-510 | Process Design | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Cooperative Education | Co-op | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 205 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
Additional information
Part-time option
For students who are employed full time, the upper division of this program may be taken on a part-time basis during the evening. It normally takes approximately 13 quarters for the typical evening student to complete the upper-division course requirements. In the early quarters, the fundamentals of mathematics, science, engineering, electronics, and processes are emphasized to provide a foundation for later courses in computer-integrated manufacturing and technical electives. Students also may elect certain courses from other programs. (Some technical electives are offered only every other year. Please check with an adviser when planning the program’s technical elective content.)