IME 4140 - Material Handling and Facilities Design

Comprehensive understanding of the issues involved in the design of an industrial production system. Problems in plant location, product analysis, process design, equipment selection, materials handling, and plant layout. Includes an intensive semester project to plan and design a manufacturing facility.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: IME 2050, 3100, and 3160. Corequisite: IME 4160.

Credits: 4 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 3)