Undergraduate Certificate in Integrated Design and Manufacturing (IDSF)

To serve students, industry, and the local community through engaging students at an early stage in manufacturing and design that will lead to education and workforce pathways. The courses in this certificate program lead directly into the BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, BS in Engineering Design Technology, and the BS in Engineering Management degree programs at Western Michigan University. The courses in this certificate program may also be transferred for credit in associate degree programs at several Michigan Community Colleges.

Please note this is a 16 credit hour certificate program. At least 9 of the 16 credit hours required to complete this certificate must be fulfilled by courses taken from WMU.

Required Courses (10 hours)

The following courses will be required for student to participate in the Undergraduate Certificate in Integrated Design and Manufacturing.

EDMM 1420 - Engineering Graphics Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 1430 - Product Design Fundamentals Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 1500 - Introduction to Manufacturing Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 1501 - Processes and Materials in Manufacturing Laboratory Credits: 1 hour

Approved Electives (6 hours)

Select at least two (2) courses.

EDMM 2460 - CAD - Solid Modeling Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 2540 - Machining Processes Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Other EDMM courses may be used as electives subject to pre-approval.