Course description

Students will examine various manufacturing production processes in this course. Aspects of metal forming and shaping, machining, welding, mold making, 3D printing, casting, assembly, and coatings will be used to show students the effects of design choices on manufacturing costs and process planning. Upon completion of this course, students will have a fundamental knowledge of design process, manufacturing costs, equipment, and facilities required for common manufacturing processes.

Course details

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

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Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery