Smart Manufacturing Minor
The Smart Manufacturing Engineering minor is for students outside the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department who seek skills for the growing manufacturing and automation workforce. The program introduces core manufacturing concepts, including manufacturing processes, statistical process control, and product design, through hands-on, project-based laboratory and design experiences. This minor helps students build practical skills, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and prepare for careers in manufacturing and automation fields.
Program Requirements
(17 semester hours)
Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisites of all courses in the minor.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MME 201 | Modeling and Design in Engineering | 2 |
| MME 231 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MME 301 | Product Design and Development | 3 |
| MME 331 | Advanced Manufacturing and Design | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Automation and Control for Manufacturing | ||
| Digital Manufacturing | ||
| Smart Factory | ||
| Process Engineering | ||
MME 443 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
Note: All minors require nine unique hours that are not used toward completion of other program requirements.