2025-2026 Course List

This course covers stress and strain, torsion, bending of beams, shearing stresses in beams, compound stresses, principal stresses, deflections of beams, columns, connections, and pressure vessels. Topics also include kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, work, energy, power and vibrations. Each topic is covered with specific emphasis on systems common to automotive and manufacturing environments.

Prerequisites:

MFE 323

The course emphasizes the use of advanced parametric modeling in design, analysis, and manufacturing. Topics include component design, assembly, mechanics, animation, and rapid prototyping using computer technology.

Prerequisites:

MFE 142

This course covers CNC programming, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), flexible automation, machining centers, robotics, programmable logic controllers, and tooling systems. Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:

EET 113, MFE 142, MFE 275

Advanced manufacturing processes including casting, forging, sheet metal forming, and powder metals are discussed. Topics also include materials treatment, preparation, design for manufacture, and composites manufacturing (vacuum bagging, resin infusion, forged carbon fiber, mold manufacturing, and high-performance automotive composites). Extra lab time is required.

Prerequisites:

MFE 275

Quality and its continuous improvement which is supported by metrology, statistical process control, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This course presents these topics and their integration into operations.

Prerequisites:

MFE 142, STAT 354

Strategic plant resource management for global manufacturing. Approaches examine and practice continuous improvements to the value stream related to design integration, production scheduling, staffing, facilities planning, and material flow.

This course focuses on the introduction to human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing and service industries. Topics include human capabilities, occupational anatomy, occupational biomechanics, occupational physiology, workstation design using anthropometric design principles; manual work design techniques, methods, and tools; work environment noise and its impact on work design; work environment climate and its impact on work design, occupational risk, safety & hazard assessment, time study & work measurement, work sampling, sample size, standard and normal time, predetermined time systems, methods Time Measurement MTM 1 & 2, Maynard Operation Sequence Technique MOST.

Prerequisites:

STAT 354

The course covers techniques of developing safe working practices in an industrial environment. Application of human factors (ergonomics) and engineering practice in accident prevention and the reduction of health hazards in the occupational environment are presented. Special attention is devoted to the detection and correction of hazards. Design of safety systems, procedures and methods of machine and process guarding.

Engineering economy topics include cost concepts and design economics including cost-estimation techniques, time value of money, depreciation, and income taxes, and before and after-tax cash flow analysis. Project management topics include project network schedules, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), and project progress and performance measurements using state of the art technologies.

Prerequisites:

STAT 354

Fundamentals of logistics and supply chain management, control of materials, WIP, finished goods, costs of logistics. Theory and step-by-step procedures are used to analyze logistic systems, material handling, packaging, and transportation, including global logistics.

Prerequisites:

STAT 354

Students will explore Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma principles, conduct in-depth examinations of statistical process control, and become skilled in applying essential quality techniques. Proficiency in fundamental statistics, probability, the utilization of control charts, and reliability engineering will also be fostered. Additionally, students will gain knowledge about quality management systems and tools, planning strategies, experimental design, and Taguchi's Quality Engineering. The course will also offer opportunities to apply these acquired skills to real-world scenarios, preparing participants for success in quality management positions across a range of industries.

Prerequisites:

STAT 354

In this course, students will explore the core principles of Lean Manufacturing and discover their versatile applications in both the service and manufacturing sectors. Students will be able to gain insight into the five key principles that underpin Lean methodology and learn how to implement them effectively. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize processes, reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across various industries, making learners a valuable asset in today's dynamic business landscape.

This course covers manufacturing systems integration techniques and Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). The implementation of the technologies learned in the MFE program will be applied in various design exercises to demonstrate proficiency in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and manufacturing automation.

Prerequisites:

MFE 341

This course covers replacement analysis, depreciation, income taxes, break-even & risk analysis, and capital budgeting during the life cycle of an engineering project. Advanced concepts in project management such as resource planning and project closure are also taught.

Prerequisites:

MFE 425

An examination of manufacturing design and research. Students refine their design proposal and begin their senior design projects. This course also prepares the student for MFE 489W, Senior Design Project II, where the design project, and final report are completed.

Prerequisites:

MFE 275, MFE 425, and 10 MFE 300/400 level credits.

Completion of the capstone design project; a continuation of MFE 488W.

Prerequisites:

MFE 488W

This course examines basic management concepts and principles, their historical development, and their application to modern organizations. Topics covered include planning, organizing, decision making, leadership, control, and organizational change. In addition, the course includes an introduction to business ethics and social responsibility, human resource management, organizational design and organizational behavior.

This course is designed to introduce students to the Management Information Systems and its application in organizations. The course will present to the students the information systems role to support the various managerial activities, and to help the students identify and evaluate various options in Management Information Systems.

Prerequisites:

ISYS 101 or CIS 101

This course is designed to develop a students personal creativity and help a student identify the process of organizational innovation. The course is comprised of a combination of short lecture, in-class discussion of readings and videos, writing assignments, an elevator pitch and group activities.

This course examines the effective management of the human resources of organizations. Topics include analyzing jobs and writing job descriptions; recruiting and hiring of applicants; complying with employment law; managing promotions, quits, and layoffs; employee training and development; evaluating job performance; determining compensation; and managing human resources in a unionized environment.

This course focuses primarily on pre-startup venture activities starting with the idea generation phase. Students will learn to use customer feedback to develop innovative solutions leading to new business model concepts. This course will utilize the latest venture development tools and techniques that assist entrepreneurs in creating value for a diverse group of customers. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage with business professionals and entrepreneurs. All students are welcome and encouraged to enroll.

This course engages students in the study of the operations management function in manufacturing and service organizations. Students learn how to apply the basic analytical models to operation decisions involving topics such as scheduling, production technology, inventory management, quality assurance, just-in-time production, and others.

Prerequisites:

ECON 207 or STAT 154

This course examines basic business concepts and principles and their application to modern and future agriculture industries. Agribusiness topics covered include commodities, supply chain, finance, sales, accounting, law, engineering, food safety, healthcare, data analysis, and technology. Professionals in the agriculture industry will be brought into class to explain how business knowledge and skills are essential to various sectors; including but not limited to: livestock, poultry, corn/soybeans, bio-fuels, engineering, and natural resources. Students will have an opportunity to broaden their thinking, understanding, and professional potential as related to the agriculture industry while interacting with industry professionals.

Concepts, theories, and empirical research on organizational behavior are studied. Models and tools for diagnosing situations, individual behavior, group behavior, intergroup conflicts, supervisory problems and organizational change are analyzed.

This course addresses business professionalism issues such as: work ethic, time management, civility, diplomacy, and planning career changes.