Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program Code 106233

Employment Potential

A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the manufacturing sector as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Technician, Productivity Improvement Technician or Continuous Improvement Technician, assisting engineering and management in the design and production of products as efficiently as possible.

Program Outcomes

. Apply the principles of mathematics, science and lean principles to solve manufacturing related problems.
. Apply proper engineering principles to design for manufacturability.
. Determine production process improvements by application related experiments.
. Explain the principles of material selection and application.
. Assist in the design of products and manufacturing systems.
. Communicate effectively.
. Function effectively in team or group settings.
. Display attitudes consistent with the profession.
. Utilize modeling software tools in the design of prototypes, products or components for selected applications.
. Apply automation principles along with the use of programmable logic controller techniques for design and control of manufacturing processes.

Requirements for Program Entry

. Completed application.
. High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
. Students should have an aptitude for science and mathematics. Students should take as many upper level math and science courses in high school as possible, including mathematics through algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus, and physics and chemistry.
. As a requirement for program entry, an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores is necessary. Program Benchmarks are: Reading Comprehension: 55; Arithmetic: 34; Sentence Skills: 60. However, we recommend a student receive the following scores to be successful in this program. Reading Comprehension: 71; Arithmetic: 101; Sentence Skills: 76. Remediation options are available to reach recommended scores. Equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and program benchmark scores, please contact a Counselor (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
. Alternatives to the NWTC Academic Skills Assessments for Program Entry may include (A or B):
A. Rank in the top 40 percent of your class with a minimum ACT math score of 22 .
OR
B. Score a minimum composite ACT score of 22 with a minimum ACT math score of 22.
. Students will be required to take the UW Math Placement Exam. Students must place into MATH 104 in order to take 10-804-197 College Algebra & Trig w/ Apps. Students who place lower than the MATH 104 level, will need to begin with another math course before taking 10-804-197 College Algebra & Trig w/ Apps. Students can take the UW Math Placement Exam at the NWTC Assessment Center. Please consult with your NWTC Academic Advisor.
. Students will also need to have mastered basic computer skills and should have had experience with manual drafting or sketching.
. Students with prior college education can apply to enter into the program with review of their application by the Manufacturing Engineering program committee.

Note

The following courses may be taken at UW-Green Bay:
MATH 202 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MATH 203 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I
PHYSICS 201 Principles of Physics I
. Students who choose to take Physics courses at UW-Green Bay must take Calculus classes at UWGB also. All requirements and fees for enrollment at UW-Green Bay will apply and are subject to change.
. Students who choose to take Physics courses at NWTC through Nicolet Area Technical College are not required to take Calculus courses at UW-Green Bay. These students may take Calculus courses offered at NWTC.
. Nicolet Area Technical College prerequisites and collegiate transfer fees will apply for 20-806-286, College Physics I.
. UW-Stout fees and prerequisites will apply for CHEM 135, UW Stout-College Chemistry 1

Curriculum

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree is a two-year program. Upon graduation students will have completed 67 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

SUMMER SEMESTER

THIRD SEMESTER

FOURTH SEMESTER

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

These courses provide an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

10-606-113 CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING) ...computer aided drafting using AutoCAD software focusing on template settings; creating and manipulating layers; basic drawing, editing, and inquiry commands; blocks and attributes; and plotting. (Corequisite: 10-607-119, Civil Drafting Technology OR 10-606-119, Technical Sketching OR 10-614-113, 2D Essentials)

10-606-126 GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING/TOLERANCING ...review of standard dimensioning, datums, material condition symbols, tolerances of form and profile, tolerances of orientation and run out, location tolerances and virtual condition. (Prerequisite: 10-606-113, CAD; OR 10-606-157, Solidworks Fund and Drawings OR 10-606-162, Solidworks Fundamentals)

10-606-157 SOLIDWORKS FUNDAMENTALS AND DRAWINGS ...terminology, software operation and interface basics, creating basic models, creating casting and forging models, revolved features, Solidworks drawing environment and fully dimensioned orthographic drawings. (Corequisite: 10-606-119, Sketching-Technical, OR 10-614-113, 2D Essentials Sketching-Technical; Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows file management)

10-623-166 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP ..the application of theory, skills, and techniques in the manufacturing engineering profession. (Prerequisite: instructor approval)

10-623-167 ENGINEERING ECONOMY ...using source and application of funds; cost control, valuation, depreciation, replacement theory and taxation to analyze and assist in making management decisions. (Prerequisites: 10-804-197, College Algebra & Trig or instructor approval)

10-623-168 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING ...effects of product mix and demand patterns on manufacturing system design and selection of process control methods. Introductions to quick changeover strategies, reprogrammable automation, numerical control, robotics and other computerized processing techniques. (Prerequisites: 10-623-172, Material Removal/Form; 10-606-126, Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerance)

10-623-169 LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS 1 ...introduction to production/operations management and lean manufacturing system design for engineers. Emphasis is given to analysis and design of production systems, facility layout, and globalization. (Prerequisites: 10-804-197, College Algebra/Trig; or instructor approval)

10-623-170 ENGINEERING MATERIALS - INTRO ...exposure to engineering materials, their properties, and behavior. Topics will include: material types, material testing, mechanical properties, heat treatment and materials selection. (Prerequisite: Math level pre-calculus)

10-623-171 POLYMER AND COMPOSITE PROCESSES ...polymer materials and properties, material testing, product design and evaluation, processing methods, machine setup and operation. Course requirements include a trip to UW-Stout for lab work. (Prerequisite: 10-623-170, Engineering Materials-Intro)

10-623-172 MATERIAL REMOVAL AND FORMING PROCESSES ...machine tool concepts providing an operational knowledge of machining and metal forming processes. Analysis and application of primary and secondary processing methods for the manufacture of products. Measurement principles and practice applied to inspection and process control. Development of process designs appropriate for product specifications. (Prerequisite: 10-623-170, Engineering Materials-Intro)

10-623-173 ENGINEERING MECHANICS ...force systems and equilibrium in two and three dimensions, free body diagrams, trusses, frames, friction, kinematic analysis of particle and rigid body translation, rotation, and general plane motion, force-acceleration analysis, work-energy analysis, impulse momentum analysis, impact, damped and undamped vibrations, and forced vibrations. (Prerequisite: Physics 201, Principles of Physics I)

10-623-175 CASTING AND JOINING PROCESS...welding of metals, ceramic and plastic. Brazing and soldering of appropriate metals, setup and operate welding equipment. Thermal effects and destructive testing. Evaluation of adhesives and mechanical fasteners. Welding codes and ASTM standard comparative processing cost. (Prerequisite: 10-623-170, Engineering Materials-Intro)

10-664-102 AUTOMATION 3: PLC ...basic programmable logic controller programming and troubleshooting.

10-664-103 AUTOMATION 4: PLC ...troubleshooting a PLC System, applying Event Sequencing, developing PLC applications, applying timer instructions and counter instructions. (Corequisite: 10-664-102, Automation 3: PLC)

10-664-104 AUTOMATION 5: PLC ...application, troubleshooting, and implementation of program control, math and data move instructions, analog I/O modules, and producing a PLC program from specification. (Corequisite: 10-664-103, Automation 4: PLC)

10-806-135 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY ...includese the topics of measurement, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, thermochemistry, chemical bonding and solution chemistry. (Corequisite: 1 year of high school Chemistry AND concurrent and/or previous enrollment in 10-804-197 College Algebra and Trig w Apps OR 10-804-195 College Algebra w Apps AND 10-804-196 Trigonometry w Apps or equivalent)

10-806-286 CALCULUS BASED PHYSICS 1 ...students will develop a conceptual understanding of physics, as they explore the theoretical and experimental treatment of mechanics, material properties, fluids, heat, sound, and wave motion. Critical thinking and sound problem solving skills are stressed throughout the course. (Prerequisite: 10-804-198 Calculus 1) 5 cr.

10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. 3 cr.

10-804-197 COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY WITH APPLICATIONS …those skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas on a baccalaureate level. Topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities (linear and nonlinear), relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities (linear and nonlinear), matrices, graphing, conic sections, sequences and series, combinatories, and the binomial theorem. (Prerequisites: Recommendation: Accuplacer (College Level Math) = 63 OR Completion of 10-804-118 Intermediate Algebra w Apps or 10-804-131 Math-Algebra/Inter with grade "C" or better.) 5 cr.

10-801-198 SPEECH ...fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups: topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and the listening process. 3 cr.

10-804-198 CALCULUS 1 ...analyze and graph algebraic expressions, especially conic sections. Develop an intuitive understanding of limits, derivatives and integrals. Apply the derivative and the integral to certain physical problems. (Prerequisites: Recommendation: Accuplacer (College Level Math) = 103 OR Completion of 10-804-195, College Algebra with Apps AND 10-804-196, Trigonometry with Apps, 10-804-197, College Algebra and Trigonometry with Apps or 10-804-132, Math-Geometry/Analytic with grade "C" or better) 4 cr.

10-809-172 RACE ETHNIC & DIVERSITY ...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. 3 cr.

10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ...survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, and human diversity in personal, social and vocational settings. 3 cr.

10-804-181 CALCULUS 2 ...continuation Calculus I. Topics: integration techniques, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, techniques of integration, applications to the physical sciences, first order linear differential equations, Infinite series including Maclaurin, Taylor, and Fourier. (Prerequisites: Recommendation: Completion of 10-804-198, Calculus I with a "C" or better.) 4 cr.