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Course Name: *COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)
Course Number: 80290/80295
Open to: Grades 11-12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credits: 1 Credit at NHS
Prerequisites: Strongly Recommend Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) or Principles of Engineering (POE) or Digital Electronics (DE)
NOTE: College credits are available through MSOE, UW Oshkosh or St. Cloud State. Credits are transferable to other post-secondary schools.
Dual Credits at FVTC, for CIM, along with Digital Electronics and Principles of Engineering, will qualify a student with a C or better grade in all three courses (CIM+POE+DE=1 additional credit). All dual credit classes are subject to annual approval.
NOTE: College credit is possible for CIM through UW-Oshkosh (Credits are transferable)
NOTE: This course, along with Digital Electronics and Principles of Engineering, will qualify a student for Dual/Transcripted credit at FVTC, with a C or better grade in all three courses.
Content: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is the study of manufacturing planning, integration, and implementation of automation. Students will apply skills learned in previous PLTW (IED, POE, DE) classes. Want to learn up close how things are made? Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation.
Activities: The course is built around several key concepts: computer modeling, 3D printing, Laser engraving, Robotics, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, and flexible manufacturing systems.
Cost: $30 Lab fee and a fee if taken for college credit. No cost for FVTC dual credits.
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