The University of Texas-Pan American
 
Manufacturing Engineering
MANE 2332: Engineering Statistics [3-0]
Spring
Fundamentals of probability, commonly encountered density functions, distribution functions, statistical tests and experimental designs as used in manufacturing and product design. Includes use of microcomputer-based statistical analysis software.
Prerequisite: MATH 1401.

MANE 2430: Manufacturing Processes [3-3]
Fall
An introduction to manufacturing processes including metal cutting, nontraditional machining, force analysis, casting, deformation and joining processes, plastics, composites, manufacturing of ceramics and electronic devices.
Prerequisite: MECE 2440.
$30 laboratory fee.

MANE 3101: Projects in Manufacturing Engineering [0-3]
As Scheduled
Special construction projects, research activities or supervised manufacturing engineering studies.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

MANE 3164: Manufacturing Processes Lab [0-3]
Fall, Spring
Provides hands-on experience in various manufacturing processes.
Equivalent Course Number: MANE 2364/MANE 2164 is equivalent to MANE 2430.
Prerequisite: Credit for or enrollment in MANE 3364.
$30 laboratory fee.

MANE 3300: Computer-Aided Design [3-0]
Spring
Curve and surface definition, geometric transformation and solid modeling, projections and visualization and numerical analysis, introduction to finite element analysis.
Prerequisite: MECE 1221.

MANE 3301: Projects in Manufacturing Engineering [0-9]
As Scheduled
Special construction projects, research activities or supervised Course Descriptions The University of Texas-Pan American manufacturing engineering studies.
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

MANE 3302: Computer-Aided Manufacturing [3-0]
Spring
Programmable logic controllers, sensors, robotics, computer control of manufacturing processes and integration.
Prerequisite: Credit for or enrollment in MANE 3364.

MANE 3337: Engineering Economics
Spring
Application of economics and decision theory to engineering alternatives in planning, developing, constructing and managing engineering projects. Discounted cash flow mechanics, economic analysis, management of money and economic decisions including inflation and utility theory.
Prerequisite: MANE 3332.

MANE 3340: Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering [3-0]
Fall
Introduction to engineering economic analysis, industrial and project management, ergonomics, human factors, work recording techniques, time and motion study and line balancing.

MANE 3364: Manufacturing Processes [3-0]
Fall, Spring
An introduction to manufacturing processes including metal cutting, nontraditional machining, force analysis, casting, deformation and joining processes, plastics, composites, manufacturing of ceramics and electronics devices.
Prerequisite: MECE 2440.

MANE 4301: Robotics [3-0]
As Scheduled
Introduction to matrix transformation. Study of kinematics, trajectory planning, dynamics and control of robotics. Application of robots for automated manufacturing, assembly and materials handling.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MANE 4311: Quality Control [3-0]
Fall
Study of statistical methods applied to the assurance of product quality. Foundational principles developed by Juran, Deming and others will be applied. Sampling techniques and control charts will be applied. Concepts of statistical process control will be emphasized throughout. Design of experiments and Taguchi-type methodologies will be introduced.
Prerequisite: MANE 3332.

MANE 4321: Automation Systems [3-0]
Fall
Modeling of mechanical, thermal, fluid, electrical and electromechanical systems; time response analysis, block diagram and signal flow representation; stability analysis and design of compensators.
Prerequisite: MATH 3349.

MANE 4331: Manufacturing Planning and Control [3-0]
Spring
A capstone course covering the principles of manufacturing process and plant design and control emphasizing the interrelationship between product design, process design and the firm’s operating plan. Computer models will be used extensively.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MANE 4333: Topics in Manufacturing Engineering
As Scheduled
Topics selected from current issues of concern in manufacturing industries. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MANE 4340: Operations Research [3-0]
As Scheduled
An introduction to basic concepts in mathematical modeling, stochastic processes, linear programming and optimization. Applications include inventory system and control, plant location and network analysis.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

MANE 4346: Introduction to Plastics Engineering [3-0]
As Scheduled
Emphasis on important relationships between material’s properties (physical and chemical), the molding process, the design process and the performance of finished products.
Prerequisite: MECE 2440.

MANE 4352: Manufacturing Simulation [3-0]
As Scheduled
Develops skills in applying discrete computer simulation and modeling techniques for facility layout design and production planning. Topics include data collection, input analysis, distribution fitting, model development, verification and output analysis.
Prerequisite: MANE 3332.

MANE 4365: Tool Design [3-0]
As Scheduled
Covers topics on tool design methods, locating and clamping methods, design of jigs and fixture, gauges and gauge design, die design and mold design.
Prerequisites: MANE 3364 and MANE 3300.

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