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4.00 Credits
Introduction to electrical and electronic circuit fundamentals. Essential information for technical managers regarding the universal law, theory, principles, application and troubleshooting of AC and DC circuits and devices. Familiarity with concepts used extensively in manufacturing/ production and countless electronic products. Understanding of inductance, capacitance, resistance, integrated circuit components and the relationship they have with each other. Strategic decision and problem solving skills developed using electricity/electronics as the environment. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to systems that supply energy, convert energy to power, transmit energy and power, and use energy and power to drive industrial enterprises. Energy systems include fossil, atomic and prominent alternative resources. Power conversion systems include reactors, internal and external combustion, direct conversion, and alternative technologies. Power transmission and end-use systems include mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical. Industrial facilities management strategies including advantages and disadvantages of economics, safety, conservation, design and maintenance. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IT 137.
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4.00 Credits
Fundamental theory and practice of technical design communication and management of information systems. The basic application of 2-D and 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) and fundamental skills in communication of product design and their impact on the industrial organization. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.
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4.00 Credits
Manufacturing processes; emphasis on shaping metallic products. Precision measuring, technical drawings, safety and equipment use as they apply to metal machining, welding, casting and sheet metal fabrication. 2 lectures, 2 activities.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Managing the development of a technical information symposium from concept through symposium presentation. Organization of facilities, speakers, dinner meeting, professional meetings, industrial displays, food services, personnel, finances, and advertising. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Completion of Area A or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
Value engineering, product dissection and the study of reverse product engineering as they relate to product design for manufacturing; improved product quality; reduced usage of energy and materials; material recycling and reuse; product design and development, proving value to the customer and society. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B3 via a college course in physics (PHYS), or PSC 101.
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4.00 Credits
Structure, properties, applications and limitations of select industrial materials to include ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, glasses, composites, and organic materials. Materials testing and material selection. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 111 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
Overview of packaging. Historical development, functions, and materials. Processes and technology employed to protect goods through the supply chain. Container types, package design, development, research and testing. Economic and international importance and perspective as an industrial activity. Packaging and the environment, and laws affecting packaging. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B3 via a course in physics (PHYS), Honors Contract physics (HNRS), or physical science (PSC). Changed effective Spring 2009
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4.00 Credits
Physical and chemical characteristics of natural and manufactured fibers. Production of synthetic polymers. Technology of fabric production and finishes. Industrial and consumer applications. Textiles as a global industry. Legislation. Laboratory identification of fibers and evaluation of performance properties of fabrics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of Area A and one laboratory science course, or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Cultural, social and economic implications of plastics in a worldwide environment. Study of materials, costs, processes, resource management, recycling, safety, laws and regulations. Applied laboratory experiences with common industry processes, i.e., injection, blow, rotational and compression; molding with plastic casting and fabrication. Application of laboratory experiences to improve consumer conformance to specifications and economic analysis of raw material cost and availability. Evaluation of current materials and technologies to reduce waste and improve reuse and recycling plastics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B3 via Chemistry.
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