MECH 2490 - Manufacturing Applications
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: MECH 2440 - Process Control Technologies , MECH 2441 - Intro to Totally Integrated Automation , MECH 2480 - Automation Systems
Course Description:
A study of manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system for real world applications. Topics covered will include process variation, waste reduction, continuous improvement, and basic time study methods. Students will work as a team to apply improvement methods in a real world application with a final presentation.
This is the Mechatronics Capstone Course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Work as part of a team to improve a manufacturing process.
- Identify the factors that affect a manufacturing process.
- Communicate with teammates, the customer and technical experts.
- Gain experience in using the tools learned in the various disciplines of the program to manage a project.
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