2007-2008 UVSC Catalog

Courses

MET 1100 (Active)
Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology
3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0 F, Sp
Introduces technological directions of manufacturing, wage scales, advancement opportunities, and job-hunting skills in student's preferred manufacturing field. May include guest speakers, field trips, and labs.

MET 1300 (Active)
Drafting/Blueprint Reading/Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
2.0 : 1.0 : 3.0 F, Sp
Studies mechanical and structural blueprint reading as it applies to the manufacturing environment. Teaches dimensioning and tolerancing, including the symbols and terms, datums, materials condition symbols, form and profile, orientation and run-out and location. Includes lab.

MET 1350 (Active)
Related Machine Shop Practice
2.0 : 1.0 : 3.0 F, Sp
For students of majors other than Machine Tool Technology. Covers basic machine tool operation principally on the engine lathe. Includes turning, boring, drill sharpening, tool bit grinding, taper cutting, facing, hole formation, threading both internal and external, and simple tool design.

MET 1400 (Active)
Industrial Maintenance 3A
5.0 : 5.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):Departmental written approval
A drafting, blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing course for Industrial Maintenance apprentices. Studies mechanical and structural blueprint reading as it applies to the manufacturing environment. Teaches dimensioning and tolerancing, including the symbols and terms, datums, material condition symbols, form and profile, orientation and runout, and location.

MET 1500 (Active)
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0 Sp
Teaches fundamentals of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems used in industrial applications. Studies pumps, motors, directional and flow control valves, cylinders, transmission and fluids. Emphasizes maintenance, safety and environmental problems, troubleshooting techniques and blue-print reading. Successful completers should be able to work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in correlation with related industrial electrical applications. Includes lecture, demonstrations and lab work.

MET 1800 (Active)
Engineering Materials
4.0 : 2.0 : 6.0 F
Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2010
Teaches properties and principles of material cycle, solid materials, metallic materials, polymeric materials, plastics, elastomers, adhesives, ceramics, composites and electronic materials. Studies principles of tensile, compression, flexure, shear, hardness, impact, fatigue and non-destructive testing. Includes proper selection of materials through analysis, testing and pricing. Includes lab.

MET 2300 (Active)
Production Scheduling
2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0 F
Prepares student to plan, schedule, organize and direct the manufacturing functions of a company. Includes tool and production planning. Examines the characteristics, dependencies and factors which affect these functions. Students are prepared to plan for specific periods both long and short-term, to use lead time, shop order files, dispatch lists, priority ranking and status reports.

MET 2400 (Active)
Manufacturing Processes
5.0 : 2.0 : 9.0 F
Teaches principles of production equipment and concurrent processes. Includes machining, metal casting, powder metallurgy, joining of metals, sheet metal, plastics, machine shop practices and principles and cutting. Involves cost estimating, design for assembly, CAM, lean manufacturing, automation and environmentally-conscious manufacturing. Includes the technological limitations. Includes lab.

MET 2450 (Active)
Manufacturing Systems and Quality
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 F, Sp
For students desiring an advanced course in the organization and operation of the modern manufacturing company. Focuses on quality in manufacturing.

MET 2500 (Active)
Computer Numerical Control and Automation
3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0 Sp
Prerequisite(s):MET 2400
Teaches the application of Computer Numerical Control principles to a modern manufacturing facility. Includes the components, systems, dimensioning, process planning, tooling and tool changing, programming and interpolation, use of computer capabilities and advanced CNC features, and EIA/ASCII codes. Studies automation principles including the environment necessary for automation and the automated work cell. Includes lab.

MET 281R (Active)
Cooperative Work Experience
1.0 to 8.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 40.0 Sp
Prerequisite(s):EGDT 2600, ENGL 1010, ENGL 2020, MET 1300, MET 2400
Corequisites(s):MET 285R
Provides paid, on-the-job work experience in the student's major. Work experience, the related class and enrollment are coordinated by the Cooperative Coordinator. Includes student, employer and coordinator evaluations, on-site work visits, written assignments and oral presentations. Provides experience in writing and completing individualized work objectives that improve present work performance.

MET 285R (Active)
Cooperative Correlated Class
1.0 : 1.0 : 0.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):EGDT 2600, ENGL 1010, ENGL 2020, MET 1300, MET 2400
Corequisites(s):MET 281R
Identifies on-the-job problems and provides remediation of those problems through in-class discussion and study. Includes the study of identifying and maximizing service opportunities. Students register for this class with approval of the Cooperative Coordinator. Includes lecture, guest speakers, video tapes, role playing, case analysis, oral presentations and written assignments. Completers should be better able to perform in their field of work or study.

MET 295R (Active)
Current Topics in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
1.0 to 4.0 : 1.0 to 4.0 : 0.0 to 6.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):MET 2400, MET 2500, EGDT 2600, EGDT 2610
Presents various topics relating to technology manufacturing advances. Examines global manufacturing techniques, processes and equipment. Includes oral and written reports. May include lab, field trips, trade shows, professional organization meetings and guest speakers. Repeatable for a total of 3 credits towards the degree.