Study of plastic materials and processes including characteristics and properties and various manufacturing processes used for production of plastic products.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 231, MNET 243.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 338L.
Material properties are studied and related to various phenomena that occur in metals, composites, plastics, and ceramics. Topics include bonding, strengthening mechanisms, fracture mechanics, casting processes, powder metallurgy, corrosion and surface engineering.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 243.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 343L.
Basic fluid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, control systems and common industrial circuits.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 113 or PHYS 213, MATH 123 or MATH 121.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 350L.
Methods engineering in business and industry: improving methods of performing and measuring work done by individuals or groups through motion analysis, charting techniques, and principles of motion economy.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 231, MNET 260.
This course is designed to provide knowledge of the practice of providing safe environments. Study will involve developing safety concepts, recognition of OSHA and Worker’s Compensation regulations, hazard recognition, identifying the cost of accidents, ergonomics, and emphasis on a proactive approach to accident prevention.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with GE 425 and CM 400.
Analysis and design of facilities and material handling systems for efficient and economical production.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, GE 120 or GE 123, MNET 260.
MNET 436 - Production Tooling Methods and Measurement
An overview of machine tool design, application, manufacture and general measurement techniques. Subject includes jigs, fixtures, molds, tools and dies in various production settings. Also included are material selection, precision machining, related manufacturing processes, manufacturing inspection equipment and techniques, dimensional metrology and geometric conformance, and surface texture and integrity.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 334, MNET 320.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 436L.
This course teaches industrial motion control (servomechanisms) and process control (instrumentation) systems. The course describes the concepts and the operation of electronic devices, circuits, systems, and applications used in industry.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 252 or EET 320, MATH 121 or MATH 123.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 451L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with EET 451.
The course offers advanced topics in manufacturing automation including automation hardware/software, system design and integration, and management techniques for improving design and manufacturing operations. Hand-on lab activities provide the students the opportunity to develop and program automated systems.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 451.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 453L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with EET 453.
The main focus of this course is on cost estimating related to various manufacturing processes and products and developing budget proposals for analysis and evaluation of manufacturing capital expenditure.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 231, MNET 260.
Course focus is on managerial philosophies and techniques of quality planning and control. This includes quality improvement tools, reliability, cost of quality, and human factors that effect the quality initiatives.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 260, STAT 281.
Study and analysis of activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. These include physical supply, operations planning and control, storage and warehousing, and physical distribution.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 231, MNET 260.
A case-oriented capstone course designed to integrate the technical, managerial, analytical, and communication skills which have been acquired.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MNET 367, MNET 463.
Basic theory, application, and techniques of project management applied to technical projects. A team-oriented, collaborative approach to building and testing products, developing and managing processes, and/or conducting applied research. Must take MNET 471-471L in spring semester.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, instructor approval.Corequisites: Corequisite course MNET 470L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with EET 470.
Conclusion of technical projects started in MNET 470 Project Management. Teams document and present the results of the implemented projects.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, MNET 470-470L.
MSL 101 - Leadership and Personal Development (COM)
Make your first peer group at college one committed to performing well and enjoying the experience. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and basic marksmanship. Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments.Credits: 1
MSL 102 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership (COM)
Learn and apply principles of effective leadership. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercise with upper-division ROTC students. Develop communication skills to improve individual performance and group interaction. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader.Credits: 1
Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning events, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation, and basic military tactics. Learn fundamentals of ROTC’s leadership assessment program.Credits: 2
Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security and methods of pre-execution checks. Practical exercises with upper-division ROTC students. Learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development.Credits: 2
Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leadership.Credits: 3Prerequisites: Corequisite course MSL 301L.
Provides the student with practical experience to supplement and reinforce classroom instruction. Subjects include drill and ceremonies, physical training instruction techniques and leadership, which will complement the student’s preparation for camp.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course MSL 301.Notes: Off campus.
MSL 302 - Leadership in Changing Environment (COM)
Continues methodology of MSL 301. Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course MSL 302L.
Introduces formal management skills including problem analysis, planning techniques, and the delegation and control of activities, providing an understanding of the command and staff organization used in the modern army and creating a forum for discussing professional and ethical decisions faced by commissioned officers.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course MSL 401L.
Provides information for transition to active or reserve commissioned service, developing administrative controls essential in managing a military organization, introducing the management of financial and personal affairs, and allowing time for discussion and analysis of the ethical decision-making process.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course MSL 402L.