Manufacturing Technology (MTE)

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MTE 1100 Print Reading Manufacturing 3 Credits

Instructs students in reading and understanding industrial prints. This course covers basic drafting and print standards, fundamentals of shape description, fundamentals of size description and annotation, industrial drawing types, and specialized parts and prints. Symbol interpretation, tolerancing and dimensioning standards are also covered.

MTE 1101 Introduction to Manufacturing 3 Credits

Focuses on the fundamentals of manufacturing and the responsibilities of the manufacturing technician, including design, procurement, assembly, maintenance, operations, accounting and the importance of Quality Assurance (QA) throughout the manufacturing process.

MTE 1102 Safety Manufacturing Environment 1 Credit

Introduces Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) federal and state regulations, industrial practices, and accident investigation techniques; including topics such as hazard communication standards, lockout/tagout procedures, eye safety, lifting techniques, electrical safety, stored energy safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and safety program development and monitoring.

MTE 1103 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM) 1 Credit

Introduces the fundamentals of additive manufacturing. This course will explore additive manufacturing technologies, materials, design considerations, and applications across industries. The course presents how additive manufacturing streamlines manufacturing processes, improves production, and increases profitability.

MTE 1104 Automated Systems and Programming 3 Credits

Provides a comprehensive overview of automated manufacturing systems, focusing on the integration of programming languages, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and cybersecurity considerations in modern industrial environments. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills to secure automated industrial infrastructure will also be covered.

MTE 1130 Metrology 3 Credits

Exposes the student to the principles of dimensional metrology. Students will learn how to use common measuring instruments relating to state-of-the-art manufacturing environments. Students will also learn the importance of Quality Control, TQM, and SPC processes as they relate to manufacturing environments. Use of a coordinate measuring machine will be delivered.

MTE 2080 Manufacturing Internship 0-12 Credits

To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.

MTE 2089 Manufacturing Capstone 0-12 Credits

MTE 2310 Design for Manufacturability 3 Credits

Introduces Design for Manufacturability (DFM) engineering techniques for manufacturing parts to meet specifications for assembly, testing, integration, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life management, while considering the importance of designed-in quality, the role of design tolerances, and the need for standardized parts using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Computer-Aided Machining (CAM), and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) software in product development.

Prerequisite(s): MAC 1002 with a minimum grade of C or MAC 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTE 1200 with a minimum grade of C or MTE 120 with a minimum grade of C

MTE 2330 Strength of Materials 3 Credits

Serves as an extension of Statics and includes the study of mechanical properties of materials and their limitations in engineering design by the study or stresses, strains, torsion forces, shear forces, and deflections placed upon these materials.

Prerequisite(s): (CAD 2456 with a minimum grade of C or CAD 259 with a minimum grade of C) and (EGT 2303 with a minimum grade of C or EGT 103 with a minimum grade of C) and (MAT 1140 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 107 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1150 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1160 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 112 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1220 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 155 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1230 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 156 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1240 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 120 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1260 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 135 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1320 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 123 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1340 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 121 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1400 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 125 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1420 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 122 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1440 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 166 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 2410 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 201 with a minimum grade of C or Prior College Math with a score of 1140 or Accup Next Gen QAS with a score of 240 or ACT Math with a score of 19 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 500)