ENGR 4901 Applied Projects
Selected applied projects. Requires the students to apply knowledge learned in various courses to the solution of industrial problems. As needed.
ENGR 3143 Manufacturing Processes
The course covers molding and casting processes, metal forming, and sheet metal processes, material removal processes, economic and product design considerations in machining processes, nontraditional machining and thermal cutting processes, heat treatment of metals, the fundamentals of welding, and production planning and control. The students will get exposure to the sustainability concept in engineering manufacturing.
ITEC 4043 Advanced Manufacturing Systems
An emphasis course for industrial technology in automation systems hardware and software components including manufacturing work cells, handling methods, robotics and programming techniques, and computer-integrated control as well as exposure to CAD/CAM software using SolidWorks.
ITEC 3263 Operations Management I
This course is a framework course on the process of managing an industrial enterprise by developing a culture of quality, competitiveness, and customer focus through teamwork, empowerment, and the appropriate application of the tools of industrial technology. Topics include operations management basics, productivity, reliability basics, capacity planning for products and services, work, product, service designs, and quality management fundamentals.
ITEC 3363 Operations Management II
A continuation of ITEC 3263, Operations Management I. Topics include quality control, just-in-time and lean production systems, resources planning and scheduling, basics of linear programming and project management, and supply chain and inventory management.
ETEC 2023 Programable Logic Controllers
An emphasis course for the theory and operational characteristics of programmable control systems used in industry, the student will demonstrate the operation of a programmable controller by writing a program to control on-delay and off-delay timers, test the program for correct operation, and apply troubleshooting techniques as necessary. Laboratory experience with equipment similar to that used in industry is an integral part of the course.
ENGR 1023 Introduction to Engineering
This course serves as an introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. This course is designed to allow students to learn engineering analysis and solve design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills, sharpen communication skills, and be exposed to professional development through team building, the use of technology tools, and project management. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn from professional engineers and scientists through case studies and guest speakers.
ITEC 3803 Industrial Materials
This course serves as an introduction to the sources, properties and testing of a variety of industrial materials. Theoretical knowledge behind the laboratory testing procedure including destructive and nondestructive materials testing. A non-mathematical approach aimed at answering the “why” and “how” questions of material testing as they relate to all types of materials – concrete, wood, metals, and polymers.
ENGR 3073 Engineering Economics
The course emphasizes the systematic evaluation of the costs and benefits associated with proposed technical projects. Students will learn to make decisions regarding money as capital within a technological or engineering environment.
ITEC 4123 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
The course is designed to develop an understanding of free-standing automation and the application of computers in the manufacturing equipment and processes.
ITEC 4053 Lean Manufacturing
This course introduces students to the methods of lean manufacturing to be able to map the manufacturing process and analyze it for opportunities to reduce waste. Topics include methods of reducing or eliminating waste in the manufacturing process, value stream management and material flow, continuous improvement and plan-do-check-act methodology, improving product quality, production customization and production preparation process (3P), work balancing, and cellular layout. Additional advanced topics on production planning and control, just-in-time (JIT), flexible or agile manufacturing, and Kanban will also be covered.
ENGR 3141 Manufacturing Processes Lab
Students are introduced to hands-on activities related to various machining and fabrication processes in this course. The course will cover welding, metal removal processes including thread cutting, sheet metal bending, sand casting, and machining with the power saw, lathe, mill, and drill press. Emphasis is given to safety, inspection, experiment report organization, and maintenance.
PHYS 2101 College Physics Lab
This laboratory provides hands-on experience in applying the concepts and principles learned in the lectures. To analyze data obtained through the use of scientific inquiry skills. Gain practical experience with concepts presented in the lecture class, in the process, the student will gain familiarity with physical measurement equipment, discuss uncertainty and learn how to analyze data obtained using scientific inquiry skills and present it scientifically.
ENGR 3101 Solid Mechanics Lab
This course provides students with laboratory procedures in the area of engineering mechanics in general. Different experiments related to structural materials and the behavior of simple structures will be conducted in this course. The experimental procedures and analysis that will be covered in this course include but are not limited to, strain, tension, compression, bending, torsion, column, fatigue, and material hardness. Conducting error analysis, doing group work, and writing reports will be part of this course as well.
ENGR 4931 Workshop Practice
Courses devoted to special topics in engineering develop from recent trends and/or academic presentations. Students are introduced to hands-on activities related to various machining and fabrication processes in this course. The course will cover welding, thread cutting, sheet metal bending, sand casting, and machining with the power saw, lathe, mill, and drill press. Emphasis on safety is also covered.
ENGR 4953 Advanced Topic in Engineering (Systems Modelling & Simulation)
In this course, the student will develop the understanding and need for simulation in practice. The course will focus on basic concepts in industrial systems modeling and simulation in terms of developing simulation models useful for production/manufacturing, supply chains, transportation, and other industrial systems, experimenting, and comparing the simulated results with analytical results. Simulation packages such as ARENA will be integrated and used throughout the course.
ITEC 4913 Quality Assurance (Independent Study in Industrial Tech)
Analysis of control charts, acceptance sampling procedures, statistical process control, inspection systems, reliability, and quality experiments. As needed
ITEC 4953 Industrial Simulation (Advanced Topic in Engineering)
In this course, the student will develop the understanding and need for simulation in practice. The course will focus on basic concepts in industrial systems modeling and simulation in terms of developing simulation models useful for production/manufacturing, supply chains, transportation, and other industrial systems, experimenting, and comparing the simulated results with analytical results. Simulation packages such as ARENA will be integrated and used throughout the course.
EMET 215 Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Lecture and Lab)
EMET 215 is intended to introduce the student, in both a lecture and site visit setting, to production planning, and production routing for the purpose of part creation and assembly, manufacturing process, and equipment layout required for an assembly of artifacts from raw materials to shipping, including material handling. The course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the manufacturing processes and material handling equipment necessary to formulate a facility layout for producing an assembly of artifacts. Additionally, EMET 215 is intended to provide the student, in both a laboratory and site visit setting, learn the skills necessary to design, manufacture, and assemble a simple engineered product. The course will provide the experience and interactions to give them the knowledge necessary to develop basic hands-on skills for processing and assembly operations, 3d printing, operating and programming CNC machinery. Course activities will be based upon equipment/resources available at each campus. It is suggested that students observe manufacturing processing and assembly operations during site visits to local companies, based on availability.
ME 468 Manufacturing Engineering (Lecture and Lab)
Manufacturability, the selection of the most effective materials and processes, and quality assurance. M E 468 Engineering for Manufacturing (3) This course will present an overview of the various manufacturing techniques that are currently used within industry. The advantages and disadvantages of each manufacturing technique will be discussed along with common defects that occur with each process. The start-up, operating, maintenance, and labor costs of each process will be presented along with general manufacturing economical concerns. Statistics and Quality assurance topics will also be covered, along with manufacturability and design for manufacturing concepts. A laboratory-based introduction to manufacturing processes including material removal, forming, casting and joining for metals and non-metals. M E 465 Introduction to Manufacturing Laboratory (1)This laboratory course provides an integrated approach to Manufacturing Science and Engineering. The laboratory examines common techniques for fabricating parts; providing an introduction to several basic processes for creating both metallic and polymeric parts. As a part of this course, students will be exposed to compressive, tensile, sheet, bending, casting and powder metal processes. Using basic material science principles, students will examine concepts such as material flow, springback, and cold working. The course requires hands-on involvement by the students in the planning of experiments as well as data manipulation and analysis of results. The laboratory exercises are intended to provide students with a broad appreciation of the breadth of Manufacturing Science and Engineering. Students work in groups. Written reports and in-class exercises are the primary basis for grading. This course is a technical elective.
EDSGN 100 Cornerstone Engineering Design
EDSGN 100 Cornerstone Engineering Design provides students with a foundation for engineering design through hands-on team projects that address specified design opportunities. Through this course, students will recognize the role that engineering and design have in improving the health, safety, and welfare of the global community, as well as identifying when a solution is technically feasible, economically viable, and desirable. Students will use a range of design tools and techniques to carry out and communicate their design processes as applied to their projects. Additionally, students will develop and practice professional skills, such as communication, teamwork, and ethical decision making. Course delivery will be via faculty-led lessons, hands-on activities, and discussions.
EMET 497 Smart Manufacturing for i4.0
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. As technologies of next industry generation (Industry 4.0) upgrade the manufacturing with real-time and remote-control implementations, it becomes an essential advancement for smart manufacturing systems. EMET 497 Smart Manufacturing focuses on understanding the fundamental aspects of industry 4.0 and technologies, real-time control of manufacturing systems, machine-to-machine communication, and cloud connectivity. The course educates the knowledge of the industrial internet of things (IIoT), integrative sensors, industrial data analytics, and operational factors display. Students are expected to learn hands-on exploration of hardware and software of smart manufacturing systems.
SYSEN 5001 Verification, Validation, and Testing
This course covers the fundamentals of system verification validation and testing (VVT). The objective is to provide the basic knowledge and methods for VVT of engineering systems throughout the lifecycle of systems. Topics include verification planning; verification; and validation methods during systems/product development, production/launching, and operation phases; and optimization of the VVT processes.
EIE 4453 Applied Operations Research
Application of Operation Research Theory to Manufacturing, Computer Networks, Banking, Insurance and Healthcare Systems. Including the Global Enterprise.
EIE 3653 Stochastic Modeling
Introduction to Simulation-Random number generation. Application of queuing theory, inventory control, and related models. Input data analysis and model validation. Simulation output analysis and design of experiments. Using computer software.
EIE 4653 Industrial and Engineering Finance
The course focuses on engineering cost analysis (present worth, annual-equivalent worth, rate-of-return, and life-cycle cost) with systematic evaluation of the cost and benefits. Basic concepts of the time value of money, economic equivalence, different cash flows, the cost of funds, operational and maintenance costs, and depreciation and taxation will be covered. Students will learn to evaluate the economic feasibility of a project as well as compare and select among alternatives. The course will expose students to the concepts of replacement decisions, capital-budgeting decisions, and, project risk and uncertainty analysis.
EIE 3023 Industrial Manufacturing Processes
Relationship between product engineering and manufacturing engineering, casting processes, bulk deformation processes, sheet metal processes, single cutting-edge operations, multi-cutting-edge operations, random-cutting-edge operations, non-traditional machining, design for manufacturing, factory of the future.
CILE 400 Culminating Undergraduate Experiences: Thesis
The Kettering University senior thesis is an individual culminating project (or portion of a project) completed and documented by the Kettering undergraduate student, providing an opportunity for the student to apply academic and experiential learning to a real-world issue. The thesis is guided by the student’s co-op employer or a university research faculty member. This project is completed over a two to three term period at the co-op workplace and/or on campus.
IME 422 Simulation and Advanced Modeling (Lecture and Lab)
This course covers the modeling of dynamic systems and uses virtual and discrete event simulation (DES) to analyze engineering design problems. Students use modern simulation software to practice the applications in production/manufacturing/service and other areas related to Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
IME 211 Computer Programming and Algorithms (Lecture and Lab)
This course introduces students to application-oriented algorithm development and structured programming using Python and Visual Basic. Students will be exposed to various programming methodologies, IDEs, input/output scripting, and data structures with a focus on designing, developing, testing, and implementing algorithms to solve problems in operations and supply chain, intelligent manufacturing, and other industrial engineering disciplines.
IME 462 Ergonomics and Workplace Design (Lecture and Lab)
Human factors and ergonomics concepts for design of work. Topics include functional anatomy, bio-mechanical analysis of physical work, work physiology, manual material handling, cumulative trauma disorders, hand tool design, and human factors related to applied job design.
IME 408 Industrial Robotics and Automation (Lecture and Lab)
Basic concepts of robotic system theory and applications are presented. Human and robotic systems interface with diverse real environments are discussed. Human and robotic safety is stressed. Advantages, limitations, business case justifications of investment, and benefits of robotic systems for lean and quality operations are emphasized. Flexible manufacturing operations, work cell design, cycle time, work path, end-effectors, and collaborative robots are covered. Both hands-on and simulation of industrial robotic systems are included.
IME 412 Applied Control System Design (Lecture and Lab)
A course designed to introduce students to various computer-controlled systems used for industrial automation including data collection, analysis and reporting. Various hardware, software, sensors, and human resources required to implement effective control systems will be studied. Students will be engaged in hands-on laboratory exercises requiring them to configure and write programs and design systems to solve various assigned problems through individual and/or group efforts. Modern techniques for Industry 4.0 such as data management for predictive maintenance and artificial intelligence will also be explored.
IME 100 Interdisciplinary Design and Manufacturing.
This introductory class exposes students to basic design principles, the materials of manufacture, their structure and properties, and methods of processing them into everyday products. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in many of these processes, as well as electromechanical design and computer-aided manufacturing.