Upon completion of the program, students will have experience using the following computer programs:
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AutoCAD
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Solid Edge, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer
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Grape, Cosmos
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Microsoft Visual Basic
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MathCAD, TK Solver
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Microsoft Project
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Map 9000
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Automation Studio
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Ides Prospector
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Windows XP
As a graduate of this program you will have learned how to do the following:
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Design mechanical components to meet performance requirements by: establishing performance requirements, selecting a concept to pursue, iterating to the final design, and documenting the process and the results.
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Plan and design mechanical systems and their controls by: establishing performance requirements, designing system to meet performance requirements, selecting the concept to pursue, selecting components, integrating system components, and making the system work.
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Use computers as an engineering tool by: using a computer and its operating system, using office applications, using engineering applications, writing application programs, and given an engineering problem, solving and validating it using a computer application.
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Enhance the quality of production by applying accepted quality improvement principles by: qualifying components using metrology, monitoring a process using SPC, interpreting GD&T, identifying variables contributing to performance, and defining goals and methods of quality improvement.
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Design, plan, and control manufacturing environments for the efficient production of component parts and assemblies by: planning and laying out facilities; given related data, selecting workable manufacturing processes and planning production; planning and controlling production; designing production tooling; demonstrating process capabilities of machine operation by production prototypes; and demonstrating proficiency in machine operation.
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Function effectively in various roles at all stages and all types of communication by: writing a report in the correct format to the industry standard technical level, demonstrating listening and speaking skills, and meeting audience needs.
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Behave ethically and responsibly by: recognizing and respecting the tradesperson, demonstrating self-initiated learning, and applying a code of ethics.
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Participate at various levels within the mechanical/manufacturing business environment by: performing TVM calculations, identifying optimal choices between engineering alternatives, identifying the functions of management, preparing a manufacturing budget, and performing variance analysis.