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University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions M Manufacturing Engineering ENMF
Manufacturing Engineering ENMF

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering.

Department Head – R. Hugo

Director (Manufacturing Engineering Program) – A. Ramirez-Serrano

Director (Graduate Program, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) - A. Budiman

Senior Courses
Manufacturing Engineering 401       Computer-Aided Design and Graphics
Hardware and software for computer-aided design. Engineering drawing principles and standards. Geometric transformation and projection. Curve modelling, surface modelling, and solid modelling. Visual realism. Animation, assembly, tolerancing, and data exchange. Automatic product design.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Engineering 253 and Mechanical Engineering 337.
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Manufacturing Engineering 407       Human Behaviour in Organizations
Social learning theory. Motivation and performance. Group dynamics. Interpersonal communication. Decision making. Power and authority. Leadership. Team Building. Conflict resolution. Negotiation. Occupational stress. Coping skills. Case studies and examples from engineering will be covered in the course.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Notes:
Laboratory work will emphasize situational role-playing, simulation and case studies.
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Manufacturing Engineering 411       Quality Assurance
Estimation and inference using sampling. Acceptance sampling (operating characteristic curves, sampling plans). Statistical process control (variable and attribute control charts). Process capability analysis. Process improvement tools and strategies. Product function analysis (QFD, DFM, concurrent engineering). Product parameter selection (DOE, Taguchi methods). Quality economics. Quality management philosophies. Quality standards.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Biomedical Engineering 319 or Engineering 319.
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Manufacturing Engineering 415       Integrated Manufacturing Systems I
Introduction to integrated manufacturing systems. Capacity Planning. Facility Location Planning. Materials flow and facility layout. Process planning and management. Forecasting. Inventory management and control. Production planning and control (MRP, JIT). Production activity control systems.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
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Manufacturing Engineering 417       Manufacturing and Production Processes
The role and characterization of manufacturing technology within the manufacturing enterprise. Overview of deformation processes, joining processes, consolidation processes, material-removal processes, and material alteration processes. Process selection and planning.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-2/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Engineering 253.
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Manufacturing Engineering 473       Fundamentals of Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
Basic mechanisms and linkages in machinery. Position, velocity, acceleration and dynamic forces in planar mechanisms. Cam design and dynamic analysis. Gears and gear trains. Planetary trains. Introduction to linear vibrations.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Engineering 249 or 349.
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Manufacturing Engineering 501       Modelling and Simulation of Manufacturing Systems
General modelling of production systems. Spreadsheet modelling for capacity analysis. Fundamentals of discrete-event simulation including: key concepts; simulation world views; the simulation study life cycle. Modelling and programming aspects of discrete-event simulation including: verification and validation; simulation animation; interfacing simulation software with other systems. Statistical aspects of discrete-event simulation including: random number and random variate generation; input process modelling; output analysis; variance reduction techniques. Applications of discrete-event simulation to the design and analysis of manufacturing systems.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Manufacturing Engineering 415 and one of Biomedical Engineering 319 or Engineering 319.
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Manufacturing Engineering 503       Computer Numerically Controlled Machines
CNC machine tools, controllers and devices. CNC programming. Planning for CNC operations. Adaptive CNC machine control. Design for CNC manufacture. CNC in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Electric discharge machines and coordinate measuring machines. Sculptured surface machining.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Manufacturing Engineering 417.
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Manufacturing Engineering 505       Robotics
Kinematics, statics, dynamics and control of robot arms. Robot actuators, drives, sensors, and vision. Applications of robots. Laboratories: task planning and programming of industrial robots.
Course Hours:
H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Manufacturing Engineering 473 or Mechanical Engineering 473.
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Manufacturing Engineering 509       Integrated Manufacturing Systems II
Manufacturing strategy and competitive manufacturing. Queuing theory and its application to manufacturing systems analysis (including rapid modelling tools). Linear programming and its application to manufacturing systems problems. Scheduling problems in manufacturing. Supply chain modelling and integration. Enterprise resource planning systems.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Manufacturing Engineering 415.
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Manufacturing Engineering 512       Manufacturing Engineering Design Methodology and Application
Preliminary and detailed engineering design of a product or system with the emphasis on the design process as it is associated with mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Topics include design methodology and general design principles for engineers, project management, decision making processes, reliability and robust design, embodiment, detailed drawing and product life-cycle design. A team-based design project may be sponsored by industry or the Department. Also, an emphasis is given to project management and technical communication, including presentations to a committee from the Department and/or industry.
Course Hours:
F(3-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Fourth year standing.
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Manufacturing Engineering 513       Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Introduction of artificial intelligence; knowledge-based systems, state space representation, search strategies, knowledge representation, and reasoning with uncertainty; fuzzy sets, membership functions and operations, fuzzy relations, and fuzzy reasoning; neural networks, basic neuron modelling, multi-layer perceptron, self-organizing networks and adaptive resonance theory; genetic algorithms, fundamentals of genetic algorithms, and genetic algorithms for optimization and search; applications of artificial intelligence in design and manufacturing
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Mechanical Engineering 337.
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Manufacturing Engineering 515       Computer-Based Control for Manufacturing
Basic concepts of digital control. Computer control systems. Programmable logic controller architecture, programming and applications. Digital control of single-input single-output (SISO) and multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems. Intelligent control systems.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Mechanical Engineering 461.
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Manufacturing Engineering 517       Experimental Design and Analysis
Introduction to statistical Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques for efficient data collection, analysis and interpretation. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), including blocking and nesting, in full and fractional factorial designs to understand sources of variation in performance. Robust design, including classical response surface and Taguchi techniques, to minimize effects of environmental factors on performance variability. Applications to product and process improvement.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Biomedical Engineering 319 or Engineering 319.
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Manufacturing Engineering 519       Special Topics in Manufacturing Engineering
Advanced topics in Manufacturing Engineering.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Manufacturing Engineering 521       Manufacturing Practicum
Review of material removal and solidification mechanisms, measurement systems, tolerancing. Operation and characterization of material removal processes and specific machines including saws, lathes, drills, milling machines as well as adjunct processes such as layout and inspection. Expendable mould casting processes including pattern design, mould making, melting and pouring practice. Process planning and evaluation. Design for manufacture. Workshop operations and safety.
Course Hours:
H(70 hours)
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Manufacturing Engineering 527       Project Engineering
The project lifecycle. Project planning, scheduling, and control. Resource considerations. Cost estimating, planning, and performance. Project risk. Project personnel and organizational structures.
Course Hours:
H(3-2/2)
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Manufacturing Engineering 529       Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and devices including microsensors and microactuators. Principles of operation, material properties, fabrication techniques including surface and bulk micromachining, IC-derived microfabrication techniques, sensing and actuation principles, sensor dynamics issues, circuit and system issues, packaging, calibration and testing. Illustrative examples include (1) micromachined inertial sensors and actuators for manufacturing processes, (2) microactuator arrays for "smart surfaces," (3) biosensors for medical applications, and (4) transducers for aerospace applications.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Mechanical Engineering 461.
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Manuf acturing Engineering 533       Elements of Automation
Digital circuits, microprocessor arithmetic, design, programming, and interfacing; I/O devices; sensors and actuators; industrial control systems; programmable logic controllers; and embedded microcontrollers; laboratory: design and programming of mobile robots.
Course Hours:
H(3-2/2)
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Graduate Courses
Manufacturing Engineering 601       Artificial Intelligence Applications in Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence; expert systems, system components and architecture, knowledge representation, search techniques, uncertainty; AI planning, problem representation, solution methods; programming languages and expert system shells for developing expert systems; introduction of neural networks, basic neuron model, multilayer perception, self organizing networks, adaptive resonance memory. Applications to design, manufacturing planning and robotics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 605       Planning and Control of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Advanced techniques for the design, planning, and control of integrated manufacturing systems. Course elements include: a framework for manufacturing planning and control; data flow and structured modelling methodologies; hierarchical models of manufacturing; cellular manufacturing organization; databases and communications; forecasting, demand management, capacity planning and master production scheduling; materials requirements planning, manufacturing resource planning, Just-in-Time manufacture, and Optimized Production Technology; control of independent demand inventory items; production activity control, shop floor control, scheduling, order release and dispatching; simulation in planning and control.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 607       Total Quality Management
Statistical Process Control (SPC) for discrete and continuous manufacturing processes. Acceptance Sampling. Process capability analysis. Introduction to design of experiments (DOE). Overview of quality economics, quality standards and management philosophy.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 609       Design and Analysis of Experiments
Statistical Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques for efficient data collection, analysis and interpretation. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), including blocking and nesting, in full and fractional factorial designs. Robust design, including classical response surface and Taguchi techniques. Applications to product and process improvement.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 611       Multi-Agent Systems
Historical background; types and definitions of agents; knowledge representation and reasoning; agent theories, architectures and languages; possible world model and alternatives; symbolic, reactive and hybrid architectures; agent communication; coordination, cooperation, negotiation and planning; agent frameworks; example multi-agent systems are considered throughout the course.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 613       Research Seminar I
Reports on studies of the literature or of current research. This course is compulsory for all MSc and thesis-route MEng students and must be completed before the thesis defence.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Manufacturing Engineering 617       Real-time Distributed Control Systems
Shop floor control systems. Programmable logic controller (PLC) concepts, languages and models (e.g., IEC 61131-3). Real-time distributed control models (e.g., IEC 61499, RT-UML). Intelligent control: real-time distributed control system design; safety-critical system issues; reconfiguration issues.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 619       Special Problems in Manufacturing Engineering
Designed to provide graduate students, especially at the PhD level, with the opportunity of pursuing advanced studies in particular areas under the direction of a faculty member. Students would be required to consider problems of an advanced nature.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Manufacturing Engineering 621       Optimization Methods with Robotics Applications
Designed for graduate and senior undergraduate students interested in advanced topics in robotics. Based on the students' research topics, contents may vary. These include: fundamental theory in robotics, mathematical toolbox for optimization, differential kinematics, kinematics and actuation redundancy, optimal control, cooperating manipulators, redundancy in force sensing and sensor fusion.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 623       CAD/CAM/CAE
Components of CAD/CAM/CAE systems. Geometric modeling. Development of customized CAD systems. Complex shape modeling. Computer-aided process planning. CNC machining. Rapid prototyping. Finite element analysis and motion analysis. Engineering optimization. Virtual design and manufacturing.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Manufacturing Engineering 698       Graduate Project
Individual project in the student's area of specialization under the guidance of the student's supervisor. A written proposal, one or more written progress reports, and a final written report are required. An oral presentation is required upon completion of the course. Open only to students in the MEng (courses only) program.
Course Hours:
F(0-4)
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Manufacturing Engineering 713       Research Seminar II
Reports on studies of the literature or of current research. This course is compulsory for all PhD students and must be completed before the candidacy examination.
Course Hours:
H(0-3S)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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