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Analysis of Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering

Description
Review of basic aspects of manufacturing engineering including driving forces, quality attributes, mechanical behavior, tolerances, etc. Examination of basic principles of mechanics, engineering materials, analysis of casting, bulk forming (forging, extrusion, rolling, etc.), sheet forming processes, plastics processing, powder processing, metal cutting and other related manufacturing processes. Discussion and role of computer-aided manufacturing in these areas.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Calculus, mechanics of materials and experimental mechanics is assumed. Some exposure to materials processing and manufacturing would be helpful.

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Format and Grading
Format and Grading information will only be current for courses being offered this semester.

Computing
Specific Computing requirements will only be current for courses being offered this semester.

Technical Requirements
Specific Technical requirements will only be current for courses being offered this semester.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your plan of study as follows:
CSCI - elective
ESCI - design elective
ESCM - elective
MEAE - engineering or manufacturing concentration course
MGMT - elective
COMM - n/a
SERV - n/a
ELEC - elective

Potential course for Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Systems. Also open to non-matriculated students who met the admission requirements for this course.

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