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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Manufacturing Engineering Technology


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Accredited by the Engineering Technology Commission ETAC of ABET, www.abet.org.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum offers preparation for entry positions in manufacturing industries. Understanding of materials and production processes equips graduates to plan manufacturing practices and to develop tooling, machines and systems necessary for efficient production. Program minors allow students to specialize in cast metals or plastics.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Educational Objectives are:

  1. Plan, design, analyze, implement, and improve cost-effective manufacturing service systems.
  2. Build and use management tools to analyze and solve production problems effectively, and make decisions from a systems perspective.
  3. Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and graphic forms.
  4. Pursue professional growth and interact effectively in work environments.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Student Learning Outcomes are:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

(For up-to-date Educational Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes, see department web page at www.wmich.edu/edmms)

WMU Essential Studies Program Requirements

Students who have chosen the Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum will satisfy the WMU Essential Studies Program Requirements as outlined within the course listings below. To satisfy these requirements student take courses in twelve (12) categories. Six (6) of the courses are designated within the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program requirements and six (6) are free electives which students choose from a list of courses in the corresponding course category. Students will meet the planetary sustainability outcome in EDMM 1500: Introduction to Manufacturing and must select a course that satisfies the Diversity and Inclusion outcome when choosing a course in the other six (6) categories.

Requirements

  1. A “C” or better must be earned in all required courses with EDMM or IEE prefixes.
  2. No more than two grades of “DC” or “D” in courses presented for graduation may be counted for graduation.
  3. Complete the following program of 128 semester hours. The schedule below is one example leading to graduation in eight semesters. No minor is required.
  4. Prior to enrollment in 3000/4000-level courses, students must:
    • Place resume with Career and Student Employment Services
    • Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110, IEE 1020, EDMM 2460, IEE 2610, PHYS 1150 and PHYS 1160, and (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700)
  5. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum requires students to complete twelve (12) WMU Essential Studies (WES) courses.

Cognate Courses


At least one of these WMU Essential Studies (WES) courses must fulfill the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.

  • WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Personal Wellness Category   Credits: 3 hours
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category   Credits: 3 hours
  • Approved Elective   Credits: 3 hours
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Inquiry and Engagement: Critical Thinking in the Arts and Humanities Category   Credits: 3 hours
  • Approved Technical Elective   Credits: 3 hours 
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – World Language and Culture Category   Credits: 3 hours
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Artistic Theory and Practice Category.   Credits: 3 hours
  • Approved Technical Elective   Credits: 3 hours
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Global Perspectives Category   Credits: 3 hours

First Semester (17 hours)


  •  WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Personal Wellness Category*   Credits: 3 hours

Second Semester (16 hours)


WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category*   Credits: 3 hours

Third Semester (16 hours)


Fifth Semester (15 hours)


  • Approved Technical Elective   Credits: 3 hours
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Inquiry and Engagement: Critical Thinking in the Arts and Humanities Category*   Credits: 3 hours

Sixth Semester (15 hours)


  • Approved Technical Elective   Credits: 3 hours 
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – World Language and Culture Category*   Credits: 3 hours

Seventh Semester (15 hours)


  • WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Artistic Theory and Practice Category.*   Credits: 3 hours

Eighth Semester (14 hours)


  • Approved Technical Elective   Credits: 3 hours
  • WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Global Perspectives Category*   Credits: 3 hours

Note:


* At least one of these WMU Essential Studies (WES) courses must fulfill the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.

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