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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Introduction to Manufacturing
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 1110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course provides a basic overview of basic manufacturing processes and career opportunities within manufacturing. Students will participate in a manufacturing simulation in which they will analyze the manufacturing process for a product and redesign the process to incorporate a teaming approach. Students will be given an introduction to the critical nature of safety in manufacturing and to the role of the individual in maintaining a safe work environment. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills through interactive exercises conducted in a team setting. Debriefing these exercises with all members of the class helps ensure that the exercises translate into personal and interpersonal learning for the participants.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 1110 - Introduction to Manufacturing
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 1110 - Introduction to Manufacturing
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
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Name of Institution
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Date of Acceptance
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Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
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Bemidji State University
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Applied Engineering
|
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Advanced Standing
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems Technology
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
|
Diploma C
|
|
Machine Tool Technology
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Mechatronics
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Integrate into small groups to achieve project goals. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
utilize appropriate technology while creating various reports. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
identify the principles and skills of good teamwork
|
|
|
Identify interpersonal characteristics of a team player
|
|
|
define the steps involved to bring a product from the design stage to production
|
|
|
define a safe work environment
|
|
|
develop a process plan
|
|
|
match employee responsibilities to employer expectations
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Interpersonal Effectiveness
|
a. Brainstorming Effectiveness
b. Multiple Intelligence Scoring
c. Diversity
d. Negotiation
|
|
II. Manufacturing Processes
|
a. Machining Process
b. Forming Process
c. Welding Process
d. Additional Processes
|
|
III. Safety in Manufacturing
|
a. Safety Videos
b. Safety Worksheet
|
|
IV. Planning for Manufacturing
|
a. Planning Vocabulary
b. Planning Exercise
|
|
V. Manufacturing Site Visits
|
a. Manufacturing Visit 1
b. Manufacturing Visit 2
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Introduction to Manufacturing
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 1110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course provides a basic overview of basic manufacturing processes and career opportunities within manufacturing. Students will participate in a manufacturing simulation in which they will analyze the manufacturing process for a product and redesign the process to incorporate a teaming approach. Students will be given an introduction to the critical nature of safety in manufacturing and to the role of the individual in maintaining a safe work environment. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills through interactive exercises conducted in a team setting. Debriefing these exercises with all members of the class helps ensure that the exercises translate into personal and interpersonal learning for the participants.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 1110 - Introduction to Manufacturing
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 1110 - Introduction to Manufacturing
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
|
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
|
Applied Engineering
|
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Advanced Standing
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems Technology
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
|
Diploma C
|
|
Machine Tool Technology
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Mechatronics
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Integrate into small groups to achieve project goals. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
utilize appropriate technology while creating various reports. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
identify the principles and skills of good teamwork
|
|
|
Identify interpersonal characteristics of a team player
|
|
|
define the steps involved to bring a product from the design stage to production
|
|
|
define a safe work environment
|
|
|
develop a process plan
|
|
|
match employee responsibilities to employer expectations
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Interpersonal Effectiveness
|
a. Brainstorming Effectiveness
b. Multiple Intelligence Scoring
c. Diversity
d. Negotiation
|
|
II. Manufacturing Processes
|
a. Machining Process
b. Forming Process
c. Welding Process
d. Additional Processes
|
|
III. Safety in Manufacturing
|
a. Safety Videos
b. Safety Worksheet
|
|
IV. Planning for Manufacturing
|
a. Planning Vocabulary
b. Planning Exercise
|
|
V. Manufacturing Site Visits
|
a. Manufacturing Visit 1
b. Manufacturing Visit 2
|