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Applied Mathematics
Time allotment: 9 hours
This module exposes students to common applications of mathematics within manufacturing and provides opportunities to develop proficiency in arithmetic calculations.
Career Exploration
Time allotment: 8 hours
This module provides an opportunity for students to explore career pathways related to manufacturing.
Computer Applications
Time allotment: 12 hours
This module provides students an overview of where and how computers are used in manufacturing environments.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Hazardous Materials
Time allotment: 5 hours
This module teaches students how to recognize hazardous materials in the workplace.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Time allotment: 12 hours
This module provides participants with an opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills through interactive exercises conducted in a team setting. Debriefing these exercises with all members of the class helps ensure that the exercises translate into personal and interpersonal learning for the participants.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 16 hours
This module provides a review and experiential exercises in interpreting technical
drawings since they function as an important language in the manufacturing world.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Introduction to Composites
Time allotment: 8 hours
This module will introduce fiber-reinforced composites. Through classroom and lab activities students will lean about the properties and processing of composites materials used in advanced manufacturing.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Introduction to Manufacturing
Time allotment: 8 hours
This module will introduce fiber-reinforced composites. Through classroom and lab activities students will learn about the properties and processing of composites materials used in advanced manufacturing.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 10 hours
This module provides instruction, practice, and feedback in creating resumes, identifying jobs relevant to students’ interests and qualifications, preparing job applications, and preparing for and participating in job interviews.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 5 hours
This module provides students a realistic picture of employment within the manufacturing
sector by visiting the manufacturing plant of an MTAG industry partner
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 10 hours
This module provides the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and plan a
manufacturing/engineering project. Use of the actual planning paper provides direct
carryover to the work floor.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 4 hours
This module will introduce materials science. Through classroom and lab activities
students will learn about the properties and processing of solid materials used in
manufacturing (ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites).
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 16 hours
Students will gain proficiency in precision measurement using the machinist’s rule, the protractor, the vernier caliper, and the one-inch external micromet er. Students will
demonstrate their ability to make precision measurements by measuring various parts and
verifying conformance to tolerances.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Safety in Manufacturing
Time allotment: 6 hours
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 6 hours
This module provides an introduction to the critical nature of safety in manufacturing and to the role of the individual in maintaining a safe work environment.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 7 hours
This module provides an overview of Statistical Process Control, showing the value of collecting and analyzing data that enables people to systematically analyze and improve a process. Students will participate in generating and analyzing the data, and then describe what the data shows.
Updated: September 20, 2009
Time allotment: 8 hours
This module provides students with a broad introduction to the quality approaches used
in manufacturing. Students apply their know ledge during a class simulation in which
they interview customers in order to identify and respond to their requirements.
Updated: September 20, 2009