2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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IME-471 Quality Systems I: Quality Assurance 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: IME-332 or MATH-408 or MATH-226
Minimum Class Standing: JRI
This course covers the basics of modern methods of quality control and
improvement that are used in the manufacturing and service industries. It
includes quality philosophy and fundamentals, statistical methods of quality
improvement, concept of variation and its reduction, statistical process control,
acceptance sampling, designed experiments in quality improvements, and
quality in the service sector. Deming’s quality concepts will also be discussed.
Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
IME-474 Design for Manufacture and Assembly 3 0 2 4
Prerequisite: IME-301
Minimum Class Standing: SRII
This course develops skills needed to prepare a product functional
specification for an existing product, at the product subfunctional group and
individual part levels. The development and application of a function structure
diagram is developed for a product. Creative concepts generation tools are
learned to generate alternate mechanisms to generate the functions of a
product. The PUGH concept selection method is utilized to select top ideas
in each subfunctional group. New product level concepts are generated by
combining the best concepts in each subfunctional group. The BDI Design
for Assembly method is applied to existing products to determine a path for
part consolidation. The DFA Redesign Concept Matrix is used to create
novel assembly concepts. Concepts in the course are taught through lecture
and facilitated practicum. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
IME-502 Composite Manufacturing 2 0 2 4
Prerequisite: IME-301
Minimum Class Standing: JR
This course investigates the methods for fabrication and testing of composites.
Lecture is supplemented by laboratory exercises for flat and 3-D composite
panels and sandwich panels. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
IME-507 Polymer Processing 2 0 4 4
Prerequisite: IME-301 or PHYS-342
Minimum Class Standing: SR
A study of how the structure and properties of polymeric materials are affected
by processing parameters. Topics include nomenclature and manufacture of
polymers, thermoplastics and thermosets, molecular architecture, amorphous
and crystalline polymers, molecular weight and distributions, reinforcements
and fillers, thermal transition, polymer melt rheology, material characterization
and testing, viscoelastic behavior, composites, and environmental aspects of
plastics. Major processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion
are discussed. Screw and die characteristics, melt mechanism, components
of molding machines, optimization of process parameters, and troubleshooting
are presented. Other processes such as blow molding, thermoforming,
rototational molding, casting, foaming, compression/transfer molding,
composites and processes, radiation processes, photo-polymerization-based
rapid prototyping, finishing and assembly and auxiliary equipment are briefly
discussed. Laboratory experiences focus on the effects of processing
parameters on the stability and mechanical integrity of thermoplastic materials
as well as the utilization of modern computer aided engineering in material
selection, part/tooling/process design and manufacturing. Terms Offered:
Summer, Fall
IME-524 Systems Modeling IV: Advanced Simulation 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: NA
Minimum Class Standing: SR
In this course, the student will study how several simulation tools can be
applied to contemporary Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing problems.
Included in the topics covered will be integration of production flow from
supplier to customer, and all contemporary manufacturing concepts, such as
JIT, MRP II, and lean manufacturing. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
IME-525 Systems Modeling V: Business Dynamics 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: NA
Minimum Class Standing: SR
In this course, the student will study the dynamics of complex systems,
particularly as they relate to contemporary Industrial Engineering and
Manufacturing problems. Included in the topics covered will be systems
thinking and the systems dynamics worldview, reliability of forecasts, and
supply chains and transportation policies, all as they relate to contemporary
manufacturing and lean manufacturing. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
IME-526 Systems Modeling VI: Advanced Stochastic Models
Prerequisite: NA 4 0 0 4
Minimum Class Standing: SR
This is a continuation of IME-423. Advanced topics in Stochastic Models;
Review of elementary Stochastic Models and Matrix Algebra; Introduction
to computational (or algorithmic) probability, Advanced Markov models
including semi-Markov arrivals and services, M/G/1 and GI/M/1 type queuing
models, GI/G/s queues, approximation to various performance measures,
queuing networks, and simulation of various queuing systems. Terms Offered:
Summer, Fall
IME-540 Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing
Prerequisite: NA 4 0 0 4
Minimum Class Standing: SR
This is a multi-disciplinary course that provides students with the perspective
and skills (economic, managerial, ethical, scientific, and engineering) needed
to critically examine environmental issues in product design and
manufacturing and to arrive at viable solutions to these problems. Emphasis
is placed on solutions that reduce costs and improve environmental
performance. The course is open to engineering, science, and management
undergraduate and graduate students and focuses on examples of
environmental issues related to the goods and services produced by Kettering
University’s industrial co-operative education partners. The course uses case
studies to introduce new concepts to students which are then reinforced
through group discussion, guest speakers, laboratory experiences and other
activities. Terms Offered: TBA
IME-554 Enterprise Systems I: Enterprise Resource Planning
Prerequisite:
Minimum Class Standing: SRI 3 1 0 4
This course provides an understanding of the integrated approach to enterprise
planning and its evolution from MRP I and MRP II. It describes the core
structure of ERP systems and highlights the characteristics of emerging ERP
based organizations. Various ERP tools and techniques are described and
compared. The fundamental success factors in moving from traditional
business functions to an integrated process based ERP environment are
introduced. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
IME-555 Enterprise Systems II: Supply & Delivery Chain Engineering
Prerequisite: 3 1 0 4
Minimum Class Standing: SRI
This course takes the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) concept beyond
the boundaries of organizations and interrelates them directly to the functions
and processes of external organizational systems. Inter-organizational process
linkages and cutting edge engineering methodologies for this integration are
discussed through emerging technologies of supply chain engineering and
delivery chain engineering. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
IME-563 Work Design III: Safety & Human Factors 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: NA
Minimum Class Standing: SR standing in IE Program
Discussion of the relationship between traditional safety engineering and
human factors or ergonomics. Examination of man-machine interfaces
relative to people’s capabilities and limitations. Application of accident
modeling or investigation and hazard analysis or control techniques.
Introduction to mandatory and voluntary specification and performance
regulations, standards, and guidelines. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
IME-564 Ethics and Practice of Engineering 3 1 0 4
Prerequisite: NA
Minimum Class Standing: SR Standing in Industrial Engineering program
The course deals with the professional and ethical considerations of an
engineer in contemporary society. Discussions include:v the codes of ethics
for engineers, case studies on conflict of interest, team, engineering/
management responsibilities, environmental considerations and professional
registration. The format is video lectures with a live weekly discussion. Terms
Offered: Summer, Fall