Title: Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced (13002-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Practicing Safety
  Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Implement a safety plan.
  Maintain safe working practices in the production lab.
  Operate lab equipment according to instructor guidelines.
Understanding Manufacturing
  Explain the goals of lean manufacturing.
  Describe manufacturing as a technological system.
  Use manufacturing terminology.
  Propose future trends in manufacturing.
  Investigate careers in manufacturing.
Designing for Manufacturing
  Apply the engineering design process.
  Design with computer-aided design (CAD).
  Verify design in a computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) program.
Applying Automation Technology to Manufacturing
  Use computer-assisted engineering (CAE).
  Explain the key components of automated systems in the manufacturing environment.
  Explain numerical control (NC), computer numerical control (CNC), direct numerical control (DNC), and CAM.
  Apply CAM in additive and subtractive processes.
  Communicate through examples the importance of flexibility in computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) production systems.
  Demonstrate an understanding of industrial control systems.
Introducing Mechatronics
  Program a PLC/PAC.
  Define mechatronics.
  Demonstrate the use of fluid power in mechatronic systems.
  Explain the role of electricity and electronics in mechatronics systems.
  Demonstrate the use of electrical testing equipment.
  Demonstrate the role of mechanisms in mechatronics systems.
Applying Business Concepts
  Explain the role of computer systems in mechatronics systems.
  Analyze the effect of labor and human resources issues on manufacturing
  Create a marketing plan.
  Explain the effect of supply and demand on manufacturing.
  Explain fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities associated with running a successful enterprise.
Using Advanced Manufacturing Systems Processes
  Explain supply chain management.
  Plan for production.
  Design the manufacturing process.
  Implement the manufacturing process.
  Evaluate the process.
  Modify the process according to specific measures.
Examining Product Quality
  Operate the system to implement change.
  Explain product quality.
  Apply root-cause analysis to identify problems in product quality.
  Describe philosophies of continuous improvement.
  Implement a continuous improvement plan.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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