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ME (Mechanical Engineering)
  
  
  
  
  
  

MGMT (Management)
  

  • MGMT 310 - Business Finance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 211 . Cross-Listed: BADM 310 /FIN 310 .


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  • MGMT 325 - Management Information Systems (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the application of information technology in organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems with current and future technology. Cross-Listed: CSC 325 .


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  • MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course applies business policies and procedures to the small business environment. As such, it is designed for students contemplating management or ownership of a small business. Topics include the nature of the entrepreneur, financing and ownership options, marketing, government regulations, taxation, inventory control and other relevant business functions. Cross-Listed: BADM 334 .


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  • MGMT 360 - Organization and Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of management, including the planning, direction, controlling and coordinating of the various activities involved in operating a business enterprise. Cross-Listed: BADM 360 .


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  • MGMT 431-531 - Managerial Economics

    Credits: 3
    Applications of microeconomic theory, statistics and other quantitative methods to analysis and solution of decision making problems confronted by managers of agribusiness, commercial and manufacturing enterprises. Topics include economic analysis of demand, production, cost, market structure, government regulation, risk, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ECON 201  and STAT 281 . Cross-Listed: ECON 431-531 .


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  • MGMT 460 - Human Resource Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance. Cross-Listed: BADM 460 /HRM 460 .


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  • MGMT 464 - Organizational Behavior (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of individuals and groups. Traditional organization theory and concepts are presented and study is given to motivation, group dynamics, and methods of coordination, change and adaptation within an organization. Prerequisites: BADM 360 . Cross-Listed: BADM 464 .


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  • MGMT 482 - Business Policy and Strategy (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. It involves integrating all functional areas of business, analyzing the environment in which the firm operates, and choosing strategies that enable the firm to meet its objectives. Prerequisites: BADM /FIN 310 , BADM /BLAW 350 , BADM /MKTG 370 ; and BADM 360  or BADM 369. Cross-Listed: BADM 482 .


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MFL (Modern Foreign Languages)
  

  • MFL 101 - Introduction to Foreign Language and Culture I (COM)

    Credits: 4
    Fundamentals of the language and introduction to the culture where the language is spoken. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.


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  • MFL 102 - Introduction to Foreign Language and Culture II (COM)

    Credits: 4
    Fundamentals of the language and introduction to the culture where the language is spoken. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.


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  • MFL 420 - K-12 Foreign Language Methods (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Methods and materials for teaching modern languages in high school.


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  • MFL 460 - Topics in French, German, or Spanish Literature

    Credits: 1-4
    An intensive examination of a significant writer(s), period or theme in French, German, or Spanish literature. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.


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MICR (Microbiology)
  

  • MICR 231-231L - General Microbiology and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]

    Credits: 4
    Principles of basic and applied microbiology.  Laboratory experience that accompanies MICR 231. Prerequisites: CHEM 106  or CHEM 112 . Corequisites: MICR 231L-231. Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • MICR 233-233L - Introductory Microbiology and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Introductory microbiology course for biology, microbiology and biotechnology majors. Basics of microbial cell structure and function; viral structure; microbial diversity and evolution; interactions between microbes and plants/animals; biogeochemical cycling; microbial growth; and control of microorganisms. The laboratory will include aseptic technique; use of bright-field microscopes; common staining techniques; cultivation of various microbes; investigations of diversity; metabolic characteristics; microbial growth and control of microbial growth/metabolism. Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 151  and 6 credits college chemistry. Corequisites: MICR 233L-233.


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  • MICR 310-310L - Environmental Microbiology and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Microbiology of water, air and surfaces in the environment. Standard methods for detecting and controlling pathogens and non pathogens.  Laboratory experience that accompanies MICR 310. Prerequisites: MICR 231-231L  or MICR 233-233L . Corequisites: MICR 310L-310.


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  • MICR 311-311L - Food Microbiology and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Microbiology of fresh and processed meats, dairy products, vegetables and modern convenience foods. Laboratory quality study of food preservation, processing and spoilage.  Laboratory experience that accompanies MICR 311. Prerequisites: MICR 231-231L  or MICR 233-233L . Corequisites: MICR 311L-311.


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  • MICR 332L - Microbial Physiology Lab

    Credits: 2
    Media preparation, sterilization, microscopy, assay of microbial enzymes, DNA purification.


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  • MICR 414-414L/514-514L - Anaerobic Microbiology and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Anaerobic metabolism and ecology of bacteria, culturing techniques for anaerobic microorganisms.  Laboratory experience that accompanies MICR 414-514. Prerequisites: MICR 231-231L  or MICR 233-233L . Corequisites: MICR 414L-414/MICR 514L-514.


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  • MICR 421-421L/521-521L - Soil Microbiology and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Microbial species of agricultural soils, environmental factors affecting their numbers and activity, and biochemical changes brought about by these organisms.  Laboratory course to accompany MICR 421-521. Prerequisites: BIOL 151-151L  and BIOL 153-153L , or BOT 201-201L . Corequisites: MICR 421L-421/MICR 521L-521. Cross-Listed: PS 421-421L/521-521L .


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  • MICR 424-524 - Medical and Veterinary Virology

    Credits: 3
    Basic course discussing the characterization, structure, and replication of viruses and the pathogenesis of viral disease in man and animals. Prerequisites: AS 332  or BIOL 204 . Cross-Listed: VET 424-524 .


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  • MICR 433-533 - Medical Microbiology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Principles of medical microbiology including a survey of the most clinically significant bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases in the world, with an emphasis on those most prevalent in North America. Case studies will address: morphology, physiology, and virulence of the microbes and the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of the diseases they cause. Prerequisites: CHEM 106  or CHEM 112  and MICR 231-231L  or MICR 233-233L .


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  • MICR 438L - Techniques in Molecular Biology Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    This laboratory course will provide hands-on experience for the students interested in basic molecular biology techniques, including gene amplification by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA isolation and modification, bacterial transformation, protein expression and detection (Western Blot). Prerequisites: MICR 448  (completed or concurrent).


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  • MICR 439-539 - Medical and Veterinary Immunology

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the theory and mechanisms of immune-responses as they relate to human and veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: MICR 231  and BIOL 204 .


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  • MICR 440L - Infectious Disease Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course will involve individualized hands-on training in molecular, cellular, bacteriological, and immunological techniques frequently used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Students will be provided with information on principles and fundamentals of various techniques followed by hands-on experience in the lab. Prerequisites: MICR 424 /VET 424  or MICR 433  or MICR 439 .


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  • MICR 448 - Molecular and Microbial Genetics

    Credits: 4
    This course in molecular genetics will cover the concepts and the molecular mechanisms in genetics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Students will study the molecular processes underlying gene structure and function, will learn the major components and their basic structures in molecular genetics, will understand the molecular mechanisms of major biological processes such as gene expression and regulation, and will learn to interpret the results from the literature in molecular genetics. In addition, the course will provide a comprehensive coverage of the common molecular tools and their applications. Prerequisites: BIOL 204  or BIOL 371 . Cross-Listed: BIOL 448 .


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  • MICR 450 - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

    Credits: 3
    The rapid development of biotechnology techniques and their commercial application continues to be a major economic driver in the twenty-first century. Biotechnology uses living cells or their enzymes to produce chemicals, biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and energy from renewable biomass feedstocks. This interdisciplinary course will examine theoretical and practical aspects of cell metabolism, metabolic engineering, fermentation and fermentor design, product recovery, process control, energy balances, and economics as related to several current bioprocesses. This course will integrate principles from microbiology, biochemistry, and engineering to provide students with the skills needed to fill roles in research, operations and commercialization. Prerequisites: MICR 231-231L  or MICR 233-233L .


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  • MICR 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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MKTG (Marketing)
  

  • MKTG 370 - Marketing (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of modern marketing. Topics include marketing and its linkages to business, consumer behavior, marketing research, strategy and planning, product and pricing decisions, distributions and promotion decisions, marketing management, and evaluation and control aspects for both consumer and industrial goods. Prerequisites: ECON 201  or ECON 202 . Cross-Listed: BADM 370 /ECON 370 .


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  • MKTG 474 - Personal Selling (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of the skills needed to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. Emphasis is placed on relationship selling, presentation, prospecting, handling objectives and closing techniques with consideration given to differences in the global marketplace. Cross-Listed: BADM 474 .


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  • MKTG 476-576 - Marketing Research (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an in-depth study of the primary methodologies of marketing research. Emphasis is places on collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting information for the purpose of reducing uncertainty surrounding marketing and management decisions. Prerequisites: BADM /MKTG 370  and STAT 281 . Cross-Listed: BADM 476-576 /ECON 476-576 .


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MLS (Medical Laboratory Sciences)
  

  • MLS 201 - Understanding Medical Laboratory Science

    Credits: 2
    An overview of the allied health profession in Medical Laboratory Science including an introduction to the interdisciplinary emphasis in Hematology and Hemostasis, Microbiology, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunology, Molecular and General laboratory clinical practice. Provides an introduction to the professional levels of practice, professionalism, ethics and leadership within the field of clinical laboratory practice.


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  • MLS 301-301L - Hematology I and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Normal maturation, morphology, and function of blood cells.  Application of manual and automated methods/techniques in hematology. Corequisites: MLS 301L-301. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 311 - Clinical Chemistry I

    Credits: 4
    Principles and theory of clinical chemistry including metabolism of biochemical molecules, metabolic disease/dysfunction, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, instrumentation, quality control, and quality assurance. Prerequisites: CHEM 108-108L  or equivalent. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 312 - MLT to MLS Transitional Experience

    Credits: 3
    A review of the introductory content and technical aspects of the medical laboratory science profession included Hematology, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Phlebotomy, laboratory math and General laboratory clinical practice. Provides a transitional experience for current associate degree laboratory professionals into the advanced courses within the MLS curriculum.  Prerequisites: Student must be accepted into the SDSU Upward Mobility Program  or advanced placement in the on-campus traditional program.


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  • MLS 341-341L - Diagnostic Microbiology I and Lab

    Credits: 3, 2
    Focuses on the principles and methodologies for the recovery of bacteriological agents from complex biological specimens, biochemical identification, general practices in infection control and the laboratory’s role in developing policies and procedures during global events and new threats from emerging pathogens.  Supervised laboratory instruction in the principles and methods for the analysis and identification of bacteriological agents from complex biological specimens utilizing various technical applications, instrumentation, and applications in quality control and quality assurance. Prerequisites: MICR 231-231L  or MICR 233-233L . Corequisites: MLS 341L-341. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 368 - Medical Laboratory Science Transfer Credit

    Credits: 20-43
    Designed to facilitate transfer of students who have completed a one or two year regionally or nationally accredited or certified program in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science and /or technician. The purpose is to provide transfer of previous work into an upward mobility option for students who have a commitment to medical laboratory science. Notes: MLS professional program or MLS upward mobility program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 401 - Hematology II and Hemostasis

    Credits: 3
    Advanced study of the hematopoietic system and blood cells, including morphology and disease states, such as leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloproliferative disorders. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 402L - Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis Lab

    Credits: 1
    Fundamentals of examining blood and bone marrow slides. Laboratory methods for evaluating hemostatic function. Corequisites:  . Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 403-403L - Diagnostic Immunology

    Credits: 3, 1
    Discussion of the principles for immunologic mechanisms and serological concepts to the theory of laboratory procedures for the diagnosis of disorders of infectious and immunologic origin, including analysis and evaluation of advanced immunopathology, and supervised laboratory experience in the principles and methods for the study of the immune system, antigen-antibody reactions and associated clinical laboratory diagnostics. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 411-411L - Clinical Chemistry II and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1
    The principle and theory of clinical chemistry including clinical endocrinology, clinical toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and assessment of metabolic disease/dysfunction using clinical analysis.  Methods of analysis in the clinical laboratory; instrumentation, quality control, and quality assurance. Corequisites: MLS 411L-411. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 412-412L - Laboratory Methods and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1
    Anatomy and physiology of vascular system; and techniques for obtaining blood specimens (phlebotomy) including dermal, syringe and vacutainer systems. In addition the course will include specimen processing, infection control, laboratory safety and instruction in good general laboratory practices required within the medical laboratory science field.  Laboratory course to accompany MLS 412. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 431-431L - Principles of Immunohematology and Laboratory

    Credits: 2, 1
    The study of red blood cell antigens and their antibodies, including blood grouping and typing, antibody detection and compatibility testing, blood donor screening and component preparation, immunologically related diseases, transplantation, and principles of antigen-antibody based tests.  Supervised laboratory experience in the principles and methods for the study of red blood cell antigens and antibodies, includes blood grouping and typing, antibody detection and compatibility testing and blood donor screening. Prerequisites: MLS 403  or equivalent. Corequisites: MLS 431L-431. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 441-441L - Diagnostic Microbiology II and Lab

    Credits: 3, 2
    Focuses on the principles and methodologies for the recovery of bacteria, fungal, parasitic and viral agents from complex biological specimens, biochemical identification, and advanced principles in clinical sensitivity and specificity. Supervised laboratory instruction in the principles and methods for the analysis and identification of bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral agents from complex biological specimens utilizing various technical applications, instrumentation and applications in quality control and quality assurance. Corequisites: MLS 441L- 441. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 451-451L - Immunohematology II

    Credits: 2, 1
    Advanced laboratory in immunohematology including complex incompatibilities, trouble shooting, transfusion medicine, clinical correlations and advanced laboratory methods in immunohematology. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 461 - Introduction to Management and Education

    Credits: 3
    Basic concepts in laboratory management and education. Building critical thinking, problem solving, and professional skills. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 468 - Advanced Supervised Clinical Experience I

    Credits: 1-5
    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in SDSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis will be on advanced hematology, hemostasis, phlebotomy and immunology. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MLS upward mobility program or instructors permission.


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  • MLS 469 - Advanced Supervised Clinical Experience II

    Credits: 1-5
    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in SDSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis will be on advanced chemistry, urinalysis, body fluids, diagnostic microbiology and molecular diagnostics. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MLS Upward Mobility program or permission of the instructor. Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 471-471L - Advanced Medical Diagnostics

    Credits: 2, 2
    Advanced laboratory diagnostics including clinical correlations, total quality management, general operations, and patient analysis of complex disease states.  Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 472 - Advanced Clinical Experience I

    Credits: 8
    Supervised clinical experience in chemistry, urinalysis, body fluid analysis, microbiology, immunohematology, hematology/hemostasis, manuals and general laboratory practice.


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  • MLS 473 - Advanced Clinical Diagnostics I

    Credits: 3
    Advanced clinical applications and correlations that includes clinical chemistry, urinalysis, body fluid analysis, hematology, hemostasis and general laboratory operations.


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  • MLS 474 - Advanced Clinical Diagnostics II

    Credits: 3
    Advanced clinical applications and correlations that includes microbiology, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics and general laboratory operations.


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  • MLS 475 - Advanced Clinical Experience II

    Credits: 3
    Advanced clinical applications and correlations that includes microbiology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, body fluid analysis, molecular diagnostics, hematology, hemostasis and general laboratory operations.


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  • MLS 483 - Senior Capstone Clinical Experience

    Credits: 3
    Students will complete a formal analysis of patient data at the clinical affiliate site and submit in a clinical case study format as a comprehensive experience. In addition, students will be required to successfully complete an interdisciplinary comprehensive program exam. Notes: Senior status in the MLS professional program and clinical placement required.  Students enrolled in MLS program prior to Fall 2012 will take MLS 483 - Clinical Immunology Clinical Practice.


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  • MLS 487 - Elective Clinical Practice

    Credits: 1-4
    Supervised clinical experience in an area outside a large clinical laboratory (rural laboratory, research laboratory, or clinic laboratory). Notes: MLS professional program acceptance required.


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  • MLS 489 - Phlebotomy Clinical Experience

    Credits: 1
    Supervised clinical practice in phlebotomy. Notes: Senior status in the MLS professional program and clinical placement required.


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MNET (Manufacturing Engineering Technology)
  

  • MNET 150 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the processes and materials used in advanced manufacturing. Production systems, materials and their properties, forming, separating, joining and assembly processes as well as production planning and quality are covered.


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