Course Details
Basic Manufacturing
An Associate’s-level understanding of manufacturing as an engineering discipline is suitable as an entry-level course. An introduction of manufacturing terminology, metrics, material transformation, plant design, smart and automated systems, and the collaboration between humans and robots illustrate the basics of manufacturing.
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Pre-Test
Course Introduction
Module 1: Process Modeling
Module Introduction
Lesson 1: Manufacturing Supply Chain
Lesson 2: Cost
Lesson 3: Design for Manufacturing
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Module 2: Part Production
Module Introduction
Lesson 1: Materials
Lesson 2: Part Production: Transformation
Lesson 3: Part Production: Subtractive
Lesson 4: Finishing
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Module 3: Joining Techniques
Module Introduction
Lesson 1: Assembly Processes: Composite Joining
Lesson 2: Assembly Processes: Metal Joining
Lesson 3: Assembly Processes: Fastening
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Module 4: Smart Manufacturing Systems
Module Introduction
Lesson 1: Explore and Define
Lesson 2: Sensors
Lesson 3: Actuation
Lesson 4: Control
Lesson 5: Data Analytics
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Module 5: Manufacturing Automation Systems
Module Introduction
Lesson 1: Enterprise Automation
Lesson 2: Logistics
Lesson 3: Process Control
Lesson 4: People and Automation Systems
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Review
Exam
Post-Course Evaluation