INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Introduction to the technologies, processes and systems of modern discrete part manufacturing. Emphasis on development of an understanding of the behavior of integrated systems.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: I SY E 315 , member of Engineering Guest Students, or graduate/professional standing Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Distinguish advantages and disadvantages for a range of manufacturing processes Audience: Undergraduate 2. Select an appropriate manufacturing process when given information such as part design, material, and production quantity Audience: Undergraduate 3. Use terminology that relates to manufacturing systems design and analysis Audience: Undergraduate 4. Examine manufacturing system performance by applying analytical techniques such as line balancing, manufacturing system benchmarking, inventory models, and queuing formulas Audience: Undergraduate 5. Utilize computer-aided design and manufacturing software to display part geometry and create toolpaths for a CNC program Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Distinguish advantages and disadvantages for a range of manufacturing processes Audience: Undergraduate 2. Select an appropriate manufacturing process when given information such as part design, material, and production quantity Audience: Undergraduate 3. Use terminology that relates to manufacturing systems design and analysis Audience: Undergraduate 4. Examine manufacturing system performance by applying analytical techniques such as line balancing, manufacturing system benchmarking, inventory models, and queuing formulas Audience: Undergraduate 5. Utilize computer-aided design and manufacturing software to display part geometry and create toolpaths for a CNC program Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027