Course Description:
Think about the last time you visited your favorite store. Now picture the infinite number of products you saw. Have you ever wondered how those things made it to the shelves? Whether it’s video games, clothing, or sports equipment, the goods we purchase must go through a manufacturing process before they can be marketed and sold. In Introduction to Manufacturing: Product Design and Innovation, you will learn about different types of manufacturing systems as well as career opportunities, including engineers, technicians, and supervisors. As a culminating project, you will plan your own manufacturing process and create an entirely original product! If you thought manufacturing meant mundane assembly lines, this course will show you how exciting, creative, and practical this industry can be.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Semester
Credit: 0.5 Credit
Units at a Glance
1: Introduction to Manufacturing
2: Success in Manufacturing – Part 1: Soft Skills
3: Success in Manufacturing – Part 2: Teamwork
4: Success in Manufacturing – Part 3: Manufacturing Applications
5: Success in Manufacturing – Part 4: Engineering Applications
6: Safety in Manufacturing
7: Careers in Manufacturing
8: Culminating Manufacturing Project