Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
MFET 3111. Manufacturing Processes. (3) Capabilities, limitations, and operating characteristics of families of machine tools and processes; casting, cutting, forming, joining, fabrication, and inspection machinery. (Fall)
MFET 3113. Fundamental of Optics. (3) Prerequisite: algebra, trigonometry, plane geometry, and physics. A phenomenological introduction to applied optics; interactions between light and materials; properties of light; lenses and mirrors; simple optical systems; interference and diffraction; introductions to optical fibers, lasers, and holography. (Fall)
MFET 3114. Thin Films and Optical Coatings. (3) Prerequisite: algebra, trigonometry, plane geometry, and physics. Vacuum technology, process controls, and special techniques used in the fabrication of thin films and the surfaces on which they are prepared; ways in which the optical tribological, and electronic industries utilize these structures in their products. (Spring)
MFET 3131. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). (3) Automated manufacturing systems involving computers to monitor vendor input, process variations, component selection and routing, and test and evaluation of products. Applications involving integration of computer aided design (CAD) systems with computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems. (Spring)
MFET 3141. Industrial Applied Optical Systems. (3) Prerequisite: EGET 3171. The applications of electro-optical technology in manufacturing and industrial systems is investigated. The fundamentals of applied optics, laser theory and semi-conductor optical devices will be reviewed. (On demand)
MFET 3141L. Applied Optical Systems Laboratory. (1) Corequisite: MFET 3141. Applications of electro-optical technology in manufacturing systems. Laboratory experiments demonstrating the use of lasers in the following manufacturing and industrial applications will be performed: cutting, machining, welding, measurement, marking, and control of processes; machine vision systems, sorting, process control, and real-time quality control; bar code systems; optical character recognition; optical data transmission. (On demand)
MFET 3153. Optics Laboratory. (2) Prerequisite or corequisite: MFET 3113. Experiments designed to illustrate properties of light and optical systems; reflection and refraction; lenses and lens systems; optical instruments; interference and diffraction; polarized light; laser principles. (Fall)
MFET 3181. Digital Process Control. (3) Prerequisite: MEET 3164. Applications and programming of microprocessors and programmable controllers for control of manufacturing processes. Interfaces with sensors, actuators, and computer systems. Includes classroom and laboratory demonstrations. (Spring)
MFET 3211. Topics in Precision Manufacturing. (3) Senior seminar in selected areas of modern production of both conventional and micro-miniaturized products; surface mount technology for electronic components; manufacturing in the clean room environment; metrology; manufacture of micro-miniature mechanical systems; vacuum coating and plating systems; systems for automatic process control and product inspection. (On demand)
MFET 3221. Data Recording Technology. (3) Prerequisite: MFET 3141. Principles of operation of high speed, high capacity data recording systems used in industrial and commercial applications; magnetic disk and tape systems; CD-ROM systems; WORM (write once, real many) optical disk systems; TMO (thermo-magneto-optical) disk systems; and videodisks. Comparative analysis of systems and of manufacturing techniques used in their production. (On demand)
MFET 3232 and MFET 3242. Senior Design Project I and II. (2) (2) Prerequisites: senior standing or permission. A two semester course sequence in which each student conceives, proposes and implements a senior level design project which demonstrates abilities as developed by the coursework taken thus far. Each student uses industrial project planning techniques to complete a project proposal and plans and completes the project including design evaluation during the second semester. One class hour, three lab hours per week. Students must have an approved project before they are permitted to enroll in this course. (Fall, Spring)
MFET 3251. CIM Laboratory. (W) (2) Experiments with computer control of processes, including numerical control and robotics. Measurement of physical variables for monitoring, controlling, and testing production operations. Application of microprocessors and micro computers to system control and status reporting. One class hour, three lab hours per week. (Spring)
MFET 3252. Data Recording Technology Laboratory. (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: MFET 3221. Experiments using various magnetic and optical date recording systems to illustrate characteristics and principles of operation. Examination and test of media and drive systems, with attention to precision manufacturing and quality control considerations. Formal laboratory reports in simulated testing laboratory format. (On demand)
MFET 3490. Manufacturing Engineering Technology Practicum. (0) Directed individual study in a selected area of Manufacturing Engineering Technology exploring the practical applications and practices in industry or research. (Fall, Spring, Summer)