Brigham Young University
Back Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology

  

Robert H. Todd, Chair
435 CTB, PO Box 24206, (801) 378-6300

College of Engineering and Technology Advisement Center
264 CB, PO Box 24101, (801) 378-4325

Admission to Degree Program

The degree programs in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (none to three courses)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22) 		0-3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3-8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses) 		3-20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3-7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5-3.0
History of Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3-4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Electronics Engineering Technology

Emphasis (optional):
International

BS Manufacturing Engineering

Emphasis (optional):
International

BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Emphasis (optional):
International

Minors Electronics Engineering Technology
Manufacturing

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Manufacturing Engineering
MS Engineering Technology
MS/MBA Interdisciplinary Product Development (dual program)

For more information See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

General Information

Financial Support Opportunities

In addition to general university scholarships and student employment, the Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology Department offers department scholarships, a cooperative education program with industry, and a variety of departmental part-time jobs such as research assistant, new product developer, lab assistant, paper grader, electronics technician, maintenance assistant, computer operator, etc.

Cooperative Education

Industrial experience in the major before graduation is strongly encouraged. Qualified students may enroll in 199R or 399R (cooperative education) and receive 0-3 hours of credit for each semester. The co-op program must be approved before the actual experience. A formal report and employer evaluation are required. Co-op credit hours may be used to fill technical elective requirements.

Transfer Credit

When transferring into the department, students should meet with an assigned advisor before registering for classes to evaluate their technical courses and to get help in planning their schedule for completion of remaining course work.

Extracurricular Activities

Students may join student chapters of national professional organizations affiliated with their major area of study. Student interaction, leadership, and career awareness are important to engineering and technology studies. All majors are encouraged to become members and actively participate not only in these chapters, but also to support field trips, guest speakers, banquets, and department activities.

Academic Standards and Continuance

On gaining acceptance into the professional program, students must maintain a minimum university cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students who accumulate more than 6 credit hours of grades below C- in professional program courses may not continue in the program or graduate until courses are retaken to reduce the unacceptable credit to 6 or fewer hours. A professional program course may not be retaken more than once.

Student Advising

To help each student gain the best educational experience, every student is assigned a faculty advisor upon entering the department. We strongly encourage students to visit with their advisor at least every year, and preferably every semester, to ensure that they are making appropriate progress in the program and taking courses in the appropriate sequence.

Electronics Engineering Technology

C. Richard Helps, Program Coordinator
265 CTB, (801) 378-6305

The Discipline

The BS degree provides students with a fundamental background in applied engineering electronics. The program provides training at the professional (four-year) level in communications, digital electronics, circuit analysis, networks, instrumentation, real-time programming, computer-aided process control, and testing. This is accomplished through the use of the excellent department facilities, which include some of the latest electronic equipment, computer facilities (a real-time computer laboratory and local area network system), and communications equipment. Graduates are responsible members of the technical team at the professional level, where electronics is developed, manufactured, applied, and maintained to meet the needs of society.

This engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (TAC/ABET).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the electronics engineering technology program apply engineering principles and supervise people who work in the areas of design, development, production, construction, operations, sales, and management in the electronics industry. EET graduates normally work in areas of engineering application, rather than engineering research. Graduates find employment in aerospace, the networking industry, computer software and hardware fields, and both large and small electronic manufacturing companies.

General Information

Nine hours of 400-level EET core electives are selected from a list of six available courses to give students more choice in their senior year. Taking 6 more hours of technical electives, selected from any area on the BYU campus, allows students to gain additional strength in their area of specialization. These electives must be approved by an advisor prior to taking the courses.

Recommended high school courses include algebra, trigonometry, physics, computers and keyboarding, and electronics. Additional course work in calculus, electricity, drafting, chemistry, and shop is also recommended. Students who lack this preparation should make an appointment with an advisor and plan their program.

This four-year degree is designed so that students who complete a TAC/ABET-accredited two-year electronics technician program can transfer to BYU and complete the last two years with minimum interruption.


BS Electronics Engineering Technology (86 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. Complete 30 hours of university-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  2. Complete the following preprofessional courses with a grade of C- of better:
    EET 101, 103, 136, 231, 233, 240.
    Math 111, 112, 113.
    Chem 105.
    CS 130.
    Phscs 121, 221.
    EET 291R (take three times; not needed while enrolled in EET 101).
  3. Complete the following supporting courses:
    Econ 110.
    Stat 361.
  4. Select one of the following:
    Engl 316.
    EET 493R (3 hours).
  5. Complete the following professional courses:
    EET 325, 328, 340, 343, 345, 447.
    EET 391R (take four times).
    And select three courses from the following:
    EET 421, 431, 441, 443, 444, 461R.
  6. After consulting with an EET advisor, complete 6 hours of technical electives.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Emphasis (optional): International (93.5-95.5 hours*)


Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the requirements for the electronics engineering technology program as outlined above (with the exception of Econ 110).
  2. Complete the following additional courses:
    EngT 200, 498.
    BusM 430.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    RelC 344, 351, 355, 356.
  4. After consulting with the college advisement center, select a foreign literature course or a classical civilization course.
    Or select one course from the following:
    FnArt 270R.
    Hist 312.
    Hum 240, 242.
    Music 203.
    Fren/Ital 217.
    VAHis 260.
  5. An international “live-in” experience is required. It may be satisfied by (1) a semester or term work experience in a foreign country, (2) a semester or term Study Abroad program approved by the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and college personnel, or (3) a prior living experience, such as a foreign mission.

Recommended

Proficiency in a foreign language is strongly suggested.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Electronics Engineering Technology (16-17 hours)


Minor Requirements

  1. Complete all minor courses with a grade of C- or better.
  2. Complete the following:
    EET 103, 136.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    EET 314, 315.
  4. Complete two courses from the following:
    EET 231, 240, 328, 340, 343, 444.

Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

Note: For 500-level and above electronics engineering technology courses, see the MFET listing at the end of this section.

101. Cornerstone, Electronics Engineering Technology. (2:2:2) F, W

Planning and preparing for a successful career in electronics engineering technology. Developing personal integrity, study skills, and computing and problem-solving skills.

103. AC/DC Circuits. (4:3:3) F, W, Su Prerequisite: Math 112 or concurrent registration.

Basic AC/DC analysis, including Ohm's Law, loop and nodal analysis, capacitance, inductance, the sine wave, impedance, reactance, resonance, network theorems, and transformers. Fee.

136. Digital Circuits. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: EET 103.

Logic circuits and families, documentation and terminology, combinational and sequential circuit analysis and design. Fee.

198R. Directed Studies in Electronics Engineering Technology. (2:2:2 ea.)

Introduction to electronics engineering technology. Special topics in problem-solving and technology careers.

199R. Cooperative Education: Electronics Engineering Technology. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: consent of both department chair and cooperative education coordinator.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

231. Active Devices and Circuits. (4:3:3) F, W Prerequisite: EET 103, Math 112, Chem 105.

Diode and transistor principles including semiconductor theory, bipolar and field effect device characteristics and parameters, amplifier principles including biasing and AC impedance and gain analysis, power amplifiers. Fee.

233. Advanced Electronic Devices and Linear Integrated Circuits. (4:3:3) W, Sp Prerequisite: EET 231.

Feedback principles, frequency response and Bode analysis, Miller effect, differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, regulators, generators, instrumentation amplifiers, multipliers, active filters.

240. System Controllers. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: EET 136, CS 130.

State machine and system controller design, registers, memories, microprocessors, and microcomputers. Fee.

291R. Undergraduate Seminar. (0:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp

Required of all freshman and sophomore electronics engineering technology students each semester. College Lecture and Technology Department Lecture attendance required.

314. Industrial Electronics. (3:2:3) F, Sp Prerequisite: Math 112, Phscs 122; EET 231 for EET majors.

Introduction to industrial electrical and electronic devices and circuits. Control system applications. Technical reporting of lab data and industrial applications. Operation of common lab equipment.

315. Electronics for Engineers. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Phscs 122; Math 312 or concurrent registration.

Theory and practice of electronic circuits and instrumentation. AC, DC, linear, digital. AC distribution. Motors. Basic laboratory equipment.

325. RF and Communication Circuits. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: EET 233.

Introduction to RF circuits, transformer tuned circuits, audio frequencies, noise analysis, impedance matching, amplitude and frequency modulation circuit theory, transmission and reception, transmission lines.

328. Electronic Manufacturing Processes. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: EET 231.

Introduction to modern electronic packaging and manufacturing problems and processes through individualized design and production of an electronic prototype and its technical manual. Includes computer-aided production drawings, troubleshooting, breadboard work, and printed circuit fabrication. Fee.

340. Process Control Programming. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: EET 240.

Interactive computing, using assembly language on microcomputers.

343. Computer Interfacing. (3:2:3) W, Sp Prerequisite: EET 240, 340.

Microcomputer applications, digital system interface design, parallel and serial interfacing, A/D and D/A converters. Fee.

345. Advanced Communication Systems. (3:2:3) W, Sp Prerequisite: EET 325, Engl 316, concurrent registration in EET 328.

Transmitters and receivers, including digital, microwave, and light wave systems. Student projects. Fee.

346. Audio and Video Systems. (3:2:3) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: EET 245.

Audio and video components, circuits, and systems used in recording and broadcasting. FCC regulations.

391R. Junior/Senior Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp

Required four times during junior/senior years while in professional program. College Lecture and Technology Department Lecture attendance required.

399R. Cooperative Education: Electronics Engineering Technology. (3:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: approval of department chair and cooperative education coordinator.

Experience in industrial environment. Approved job function supervised by employer and EET coordinator. Formal technical report required.

421. Control Systems. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: Phscs 121, Math 113, EET 343, 345.

Switching circuits, first- and second-order systems using Laplace transforms feedback control, transfer functions, digital control.

431. Digital Signal Processing. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Math 113, EET 340, 343.

Analysis, design, and construction of frequency domain systems and signals using DSP techniques and computer tools. Design of active filters and systems using DSP processors.

441. Real-Time Computer Systems. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: EET 343.

Real-time operating systems, using a microcomputer operating system to illustrate system concepts in multitasking real-time operating environments.

443. Microwave and Light Wave Communications. (3:2:3) Su Prerequisite: Phscs 221, EET 343, 345.

Microwaves, waveguides, antennas, electro-optic devices, lasers, and fiber optics. Student projects. Fee.

444. Electronic Instrumentation. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: EET 103; 314 or 340; or instructor's consent.

Design and application of basic instrumentation to automated manufacturing and control processes.

447. Electronic Systems. (3:2:3) W, Sp Prerequisite: complete two or more EET 400-level core courses.

Individual and team analysis, design, and implementation work on a team project. Oral and written reports. Fee.

461R. Current Topics in Electronics Engineering Technology. (3:2:3) Prerequisite: EET 328, 340, 343, 345.

In-depth analysis of current growth areas in electronics engineering technology. Detailed discussion and lab experience of a few topics from faculty working in the field.

492R. Special Problems in Electronics Engineering Technology. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: EET senior standing, Engl 316, and an approved project proposal.

Individual study in research and design related to electronics or computer-aided process control.

493R. Research and Writing. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

A writing/research course taken simultaneously with three specified EET courses. Completion of the integrated courses will satisfy the university advanced writing requirement (such as Engl 316).

Manufacturing Programs : Manufacturing Engineering (MFE) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)

Val D. Hawks, Program Coordinator
435 CTB, PO Box 24206, (801) 378-4571

The Discipline

The development of worldwide manufacturing competition in recent years has demonstrated the importance of manufacturing skills and the need for engineering professionals in this field. Manufacturing is a multidisciplinary subject, including such areas as process design, production planning, product design for manufacturability, materials science, automation, quality control, group technology, human factors, and organizational issues. Manufacturing engineers use theoretical and computational tools from this broad subject matter to solve interesting and rapidly changing technical challenges. New approaches to making products more efficiently and of higher quality involve multidisciplinary teams, often led by manufacturing engineers.

Manufacturing engineering technologists generally use hands-on, common-sense approaches to improve manufacturing processes and make higher-quality products.

The Manufacturing Engineering (MFE) Program is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (EAC/ABET).

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) Program is fully accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (TAC/ABET).

Career Opportunities

Every product we purchase includes elements of manufacturing, whether in the product itself or in the packaging, shipping, display, and selling. Manufacturing engineering and manufacturing engineering technology offer the exciting challenge of helping turn ideas into reality, and doing it better and more efficiently than the competition. Manufacturing engineers use their creativity to build a better world for themselves and humankind.

Recent developments in international economic competition have demonstrated the need for improved manufacturing. This has created a wide-open market for manufacturing engineers who coordinate product designs, customer service, safety, and the work of quality and process engineers. Manufacturing engineers improve existing manufacturing systems and create new ones. The manufacturing engineer's view covers the whole manufacturing enterprise—often providing excellent experience for technical and corporate management positions. Many companies are seeking professionals who have been educated specifically in manufacturing to meet this competition.

Manufacturing technologists improve existing manufacturing processes to build better products. Students who speak foreign languages find a wealth of opportunities to work with American companies establishing overseas facilities and with foreign companies in U.S. locations. Graduates have entered careers working with all types of manufactured goods including automobiles, commercial and military aircraft, tires, appliances, and toys, to name a few. Job opportunities exist not only throughout the United States but worldwide.


BS Manufacturing Engineering (MFE) (96 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following preprofessional program:
    Math 112, 113.
    Chem 105.
    CEEn 103.
    Phscs 121, 122.
  2. Complete the following supporting courses:
    Math 312, 313.
    Phscs 221.
    CS 130.
    MFE 232, 250, 251.
    CEEn 203.
    MeEn 172.
  3. Select one of the following:
    Engl 316.
    MFE 493R (3 hours).
  4. Complete the following during first two semesters at BYU:
    MFE 101, 102.
  5. Complete the following professional courses:
    CEEn 204.
    MeEn 371, 401.
    MFE 340, 355, 361, 432, 475, 476, 480.
    RelC 491, 492.
    Stat 361.
  6. Select one course from the following:
    ECEn 301R.
    EET 315.
  7. Select one course from the following:
    MET 431.
    MFET 572.
  8. Technical electives: after consulting with a department advisor, select 6 hours from upper-division courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Emphasis (optional): International (106.5-108.5 hours*)


Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the requirements for the manufacturing engineering program as outlined above.
  2. Complete the following additional courses:
    EngT 200, 498.
    BusM 430.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    Rel C 344, 351, 355, 356.
  4. After consulting with the college advisement center, select a foreign literature course or a classical civilization course.
    Or select one course from the following:
    FnArt 270R.
    Fren/Ital 217.
    Hist 312.
    Hum 240, 242.
    Music 203.
    VAHis 260.
  5. An international “live-in” experience is required. It may be satisfied by: (1) a semester or term work experience in a foreign country, (2) a semester or term Study Abroad program approved by the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and college personnel, or (3) a prior living experience, such as a foreign mission.

Recommended

Proficiency in a foreign language is strongly suggested.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Manufacturing Engineering (MFE)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

Note: For 500-level and above manufacturing engineering courses, see Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology (MFET) courses listed after the undergraduate courses.

101. Manufacturing Engineering Cornerstone Seminar. (1:1:0)

Seminar for all students entering the major. Speakers from industry and university backgrounds discuss current topics in manufacturing. College Lecture attendance required.

102. Manufacturing Engineering Cornerstone Seminar. (1:1:0)

Seminar for all students entering the major. Speakers from industry and university backgrounds discuss current topics in manufacturing. College Lecture attendance required.

199R. Cooperative Education for MFE. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department chair's or cooperative education coordinator's consent.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

201. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 1. (3:3:0) F, W

Western civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance from perspective of changes in civilization enabled by technology. Creativity throughout history. How to improve personal creativity.

202. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, and Technology 2. (3:3:0) F, W

Western civilization from Renaissance to present from perspective of changes in civilization enabled by technology. Creativity throughout history. How to improve personal creativity.

232. Manufacturing Processes. (3:2:3) W

Survey of common manufacturing processes including technological limitations and economic considerations. Influence of product design on process selection and manufacturing efficiency.

250. (MFE-MeEn) Science of Engineering Materials. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 105.

Principles and properties of solid materials and their behavior as applied to engineering.

251. Material Science Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: concurrent registration in MFE 250. Fee.

340. Quality Assurance. (3:2:3) W, Su Prerequisite: MFE 232 or MET 230.

Organization, management, and quality control in manufacturing, including metrology, nondestructive testing, and statistical process control.

355. Polymer Properties and Processing. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: MFE 250, CEEn 203.

Physical properties of polymeric materials; characteristics of polymer groups; manufacturing methods and resultant properties.

361. Manufacturing Instrumentation and Control. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Phscs 221, Math 313.

Fundamentals of mechanical and electrical control and instrumentation applied to manufacturing. Classical frequency and time domain feedback control systems and introduction to digital control.

394. Manufacturing Engineering Practicum. (3:0:6) W Prerequisite: second semester junior standing.

Working in teams to solve problems encountered in local industry.

432. Advanced Manufacturing Processes. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: MFE 232, 250, MeEn 401.

Engineering analysis of manufacturing processes, including joining, forming, machining, casting, and particulate processes. Selection of process parameters, considering economics and material properties.

475, 476. (MFE-MeEn) Integrated Product and Process Design 1, 2. (3:2:3 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: senior standing (fewer than 30 hours remaining in the program) in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related disciplines with instructor's consent.

Comprehensive two-semester design experience from conception to manufacturing planning and prototype. Product development process. Economic and manufacturing considerations. Intellectual property assignment agreement required.

480. Production and Process Control. (3:3:0) W, Su Prerequisite: MFE 340; senior standing.

Organization, design, and management of production systems. Manufacturing analysis, process capability, equipment specification, manufacturing economics, and cost estimating.

493R. Research and Writing. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Writing/research course taken simultaneously with three specified MFE courses. Completion of the integrated courses will satisfy the university advanced writing requirement (such as Engl 316).


BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) (79 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following preprofessional requirements:
    MET 101, 102, 131, 230.
    Math 111, 112.
    MeEn 172.
    Chem 105.
    Phscs 105, 107.
  2. Complete the following supporting courses:
    EET 314, 444.
    Stat 361.
    Math 113.
    CEEn 103, 203.
    MFE 340, 480.
  3. Select one of the following:
    Engl 316.
    MET 493R (3 hours).
  4. Complete the following professional requirements:
    MET 324, 336, 431.
    MFE 250, 251, 355, 475, 476.
    RelC 491, 492.
    And select one course from the following:
    MET 329, 331.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Emphasis (optional): International (89.5-91.5 hours*)


Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the requirements for the manufacturing engineering technology program as outlined above.
  2. Complete the following additional courses:
    EngT 200, 498.
    BusM 430.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    RelC 344, 351, 355, 356.
  4. After consulting with the college advisement center, select a foreign literature course or a classical civilization course.
    Or select one course from the following:
    FnArt 270R.
    Hist 312.
    Hum 240, 242.
    Music 203.
    Fren/Ital 217.
    VAHis 260.
  5. An international “live-in” experience is required. It may be satisfied by: (1) a semester or term work experience in a foreign country, (2) a semester or term Study Abroad program approved by the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and college personnel, or (3) a prior living experience, such as a foreign mission.

Recommended

Proficiency in a foreign language is strongly suggested.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

Note: For 500-level and above manufacturing engineering technology courses, see Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology (MFET) courses listed after the undergraduate courses.

101, 102. Manufacturing Cornerstone Seminar. (1:1:0) F, W

Seminar for all students entering the major. Speakers from industry and university backgrounds discuss current topics in manufacturing. College Lecture attendance required.

131. Machining Operations. (3:2:3) F, Su

Capabilities and operation of basic machine tools and study of production machining processes. Application and use of inspection gages for quality control.

199R. Cooperative Education. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department chair's or cooperative education coordinator's consent.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

230. Computer Numerical Control Programming. (3:2:3) F, Sp Prerequisite: MET 131, concurrent registration in Math 112.

Manual programming of computer numerical control machine tools for industrial applications. Standard EIA/ASC II programming codes and formats utilized.

324. Joining Processes. (3:2:4) W, Su Prerequisite: CEEn 203, MET 335.

Theory, application, and economics of various joining processes; welding, soldering, riveting, threaded fasteners, mechanical assembly tools and techniques.

329. Metal Forming. (3:2:2) W, Sp Prerequisite: CEEn 203, MET 335.

Introduction to metal-forming theory as applied to production processes.

331. Cast Metal Processes. (3:2:3) F, Sp Prerequisite: MET 335, 336.

Melting, pouring, solidification, casting problems, design considerations, and testing as they apply to latest foundry processes. Automated and computer-controlled foundries.

336. Fluid Power and Control. (3:2:2) W, Sp Prerequisite: Math 113; Phscs 122 or concurrent registration, EET 314.

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems as a means of transmitting and controlling power; component identification and operation; fluid power graphical symbols, circuits, and applications.

399R. Cooperative Education: Manufacturing Engineering Technology. (1-9:0:Arr. ea.)

Experience in industrial environment. Approved job function supervised by employer and manufacturing engineering technology co-op coordinator. Proposal, regular progress reports, and formal technical report required.

431. Tool Design. (3:2:2) F, Sp Prerequisite: MeEn 171, Math 113, CEEn 203; last-semester senior standing.

Design of special tooling as applied to manufacturing processes.

490R. Special Problems in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

493R. Research and Writing. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Writing/research course taken simultaneously with three specified MET courses. Completion of the integrated courses will satisfy the university advanced writing requirement (such as Engl 316).


Minor Manufacturing (16 hours)


Minor Requirements

  1. Complete all minor courses with a grade of C- or better.
  2. Complete the following:
    MFE 232, 250, 251.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    MET 131, 230, 329, 331.
    MFE 355.
  4. Select two courses from the following:
    EET 421.
    MFE 340, 361, 480.

Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology (MFET)

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

501. Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes, Design, Materials, and Information Transfer. (3:2:2) Sp

Interrelation of manufacturing processes, design, materials, and information transfer. Importance of manufacturing in society.

528. Electronic Fabrication and Assembly. (3:2:3) F alt yr. Prerequisite: EET 314 or equivalent and instructor's consent.

Theory and application of manufacturing processes required to produce electronic equipment.

529. Manufacturing Information Processing and Networks. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Phscs 221; EET 443 or instructor's consent.

Function and system analysis and application for sensing, sending, and processing manufacturing information; metallic and light wave technology networking; data, media, standards, topologies, protocols, instrumentation, and integration.

531. Advanced Computer Numerical Control Programming. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: MET 230, CS 142, or instructor's consent.

Programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on computer numerical control machining centers, emphasizing programming, applications, and software development. Fee.

532. Manufacturing Systems. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: MFE 480 or instructor's consent.

Analysis and comparison of different manufacturing systems, such as batch manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, and cellular manufacturing, including design issues and applications.

533. Manufacturing Information Systems. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: MFE 480 or instructor's consent.

Application and integration of software and information technologies in the planning, executing, and monitoring of production operations.

534. Automation. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Determining appropriate levels of manufacturing automation based on economics and productivity. Elements of automation, including sensors, robots, conveyors, and part feeders.

536R. Advanced Process Mechanics. (3:2:3 ea.) F Prerequisite: MFE 432.

Analysis and experimental validation of selected manufacturing processes.

537. (MFET-MeEn) Advanced Mechanisms, Robotics. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: MeEn 337 or equivalent.

Kinematics and dynamics of advanced mechanisms, such as robots, with computer simulation of mechanism motion.

538. Technical Management. (3:3:0) W

Techniques and tools for effective technical management. Management, analysis, cost justification, and communication skills within manufacturing or engineering environments.

540. Computer-Aided Testing. (3:2:2) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Introduction to computer-aided testing for product quality assurance using microcomputers, IEEE bus instrumentation, and host minicomputer systems.

541. Advanced Materials Science. (3:3:0) F, Sp alt. yr. Prerequisite: MET 335 or MFE 250; CEEn 203.

Builds on student's manufacturing and materials background to investigate interrelationship of material and process.

548. Mechatronics. (3:2:3) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: EET 444 or instructor's consent.

Synergistic application of mechanical devices, electronic controls, and system principles in design of products and manufacturing processes. Advanced applications of electronic instrumentation, control, and automation in manufacturing systems.

553. (MFET-MeEn) Mechanical Behavior of Polymers. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: CEEn 203 and MFE 355 or instructor's consent.

Generalized elasticity relationships, viscoelasticity, yielding and fracture, crazing, rubber elasticity, anisotropic behavior, processing effects on properties, optical and other properties.

555. Introduction to Composites. (3:2:3) F, Sp Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Structure, processing, properties, and uses of composite materials, including various manufacturing methods and the relationship between properties and fabrication.

572. Design for Manufacturing. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: senior standing.

Introduction to design evaluation techniques, including design for mechanical assembly, printed circuit board assembly, plastic injection molding, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.

578. (MFET-MeEn) CAD/CAM Applications. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: advanced FORTRAN, C, or C++.

Principles and practices involved in parametric surface and solid modeling, associativity, NC tool path generation, etc. Construction of complete CAD models for design, analysis, and manufacture.

580. Manufacturing Simulation. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: MFE 480 and instructor's consent.

Design and optimization of manufacturing systems using simulation. Simulation languages and modeling methodology.

591R. Graduate Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W Prerequisite: graduate standing.

Topics in research and thesis writing. Graduate students will present thesis subject.

592R. Materials Seminar. (0.5:0:0 ea.) F, W

Advanced topics in materials science and engineering.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology Faculty

Professors

Red, W. Edward (1983) BA, BSME, Rice U., 1965; PhD, Arizona State U., 1972.

Strong, A. Brent (1986) BA, PhD, U. of Utah, 1967, 1971.

Todd, Robert (1989) BS, California State U., Northridge, 1964; MS, PhD, Stanford U., 1965, 1971.

Associate Professors

Hawks, Val D. (1985) BS, Brigham Young U., 1980; MS, Lehigh U., 1986.

Johnson, A. Kent (1991) BSEE, Brigham Young U., 1960; MSEE, New York U., 1962; DSc, Steven Inst. of Technology, 1965.

Kunzler, John J., Jr. (1971) BS, Utah State U., 1963; MS, Brigham Young U., 1980.

Rotz, Christopher A. (1985) BS, MS, PhD, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, 1973, 1976, 1978.

Smart, Merrill J. (1967) BS, Brigham Young U., 1959; MS, U. of Utah, 1962.

Sorensen, Carl D. (1987) BS, Brigham Young U., 1981; PhD, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, 1985.

Assistant Professors

Carter, Perry W., II (1980) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1974; PhD, U. of Massachusetts, 1988.

Harrell, Charles R. (1982) BS, Brigham Young U., 1976; MS, U. of Utah, 1982; PhD, U. of Denmark, 1988.

Helps, C. Richard (1986) BSc (Eng.), MSc (Eng.), Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1978, 1986.

Kohkonen, Kent E. (1970) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1968, 1976.

Lunt, Barry M. (1992) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1979; PhD, Utah State U., 1993.

Owen, Earl F. (1982) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1970, 1972.

Instructor

Nelson, Tracy W. (1994) BS, MS, Ohio State U., 1991, 1993.

Emeriti

Allen, Dell K. (1960) BS, Utah State U., 1954; MS, Brigham Young U., 1966; EdD, Utah State U., 1973.

Holt, Ivin L. (1963) BS, Brigham Young U., 1957; MEd, Pennsylvania State U., 1958; EdD, Arizona State U., 1972.

Mather, C. Glayd (1974) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1964, 1965.

Tolman, Wilford J. (1960) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1964.




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