Technology in Advanced Manufacturing

Introduces manufacturing processes and basic mechanical, electrical, and fluid power principles and practices used in manufacturing environments; Topics include: types of production, production materials, machining and tooling, manufacturing planning, production control, and product distribution will be covered; Students will be expected to understand the product life cycle from conception through distribution; This course also focuses on technologies used in production processes; Basic power systems, energy transfer systems, machine operation and control will be explored; This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming to prepare students for Certified Production Technician Testing through Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC);