Catalog - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Associate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (087)

Department Information

Dale L. Larsen, Department Chair
David E. Saunders
Departmental Office (208) 356-1862

Manufacturing Engineering Technology is the area of Engineering Science which is responsible for the development, design, analysis and planning of the methods and equipment for the production of industrial and consumer goods.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology graduates are involved in selecting the methods of production, operations, machine selection and tooling. They deal with the actual production processes through which designers concepts are translated into manufactured goods in the most efficient manner.The curriculum consists of course work (theory and laboratory practice) in machining, both manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC), casting, molding, metallurgy, hydraulics and pneumatics, quality control, tool design, process planning, welding, plastics processing, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at Ricks College is designed to allow the graduating student the choice of obtaining employment or transferring to other universities for a Bachelor of Science degree.

The program is currently accredited with A.B.E.T. (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

Facilities
State of the art facilities include an expansive machine shop (manual and CNC), a hydraulics lab, a metallurgy lab and computer-aided design and manufacturing work stations. As the Department continues to upgrade, with industry, they will always focus on the hands-on experience, preparing the student for a challenging and exciting career in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

Career Outlook
The employment outlook for manu-facturing Engineering Technologist is excellent with the demand for well-trained technicians far exceeding the current supply.

Scholarships
Outstanding students may apply for scholarships by contacting the scholarship office at (208) 356-1087.

Some Department scholarships are available based upon academic merit and financial need. To be considered for one of these, the student must:
1. Be admitted to Ricks College.
2. Declare Manufacturing Engineering Technology as their major.
3. Contact the Department Chair in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department.

Associate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (087)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
Eng 111 College Comp 3
DT 172 Engr Graphics 3
Math 4
MT 131 Mach Tool Oper 3
MT 132 Mfg Processes 2
MT 291R Prof Seminar 0
Physical Ed 1
Total Credits 18

Second Semester
Religion 2
Econ 111 Econ Prin 3
Chem 105 General Chem 4
Math 4
MT 134 Mach Tool Op II 3
MT 291R Prof Seminar 0
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
Eng 216 Tech Rept Writ 3
MT 222 Engr Materials 3
MT 231 Tool Design 3
MT 291R Prof Seminar 0
Physics 4
Total Credits 15

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
MT 234 Computer Manuf 3
MT 236 Hydral & Pneu 3
MT 252 Quality Assur 3
MT 291R Prof Seminar 0
Engr 216 Stat & Strength of Mat 3
Elective 3
Total Credits 17

General Education Requirements

If you are going on to a four year school, we recommend that you take HS 131 Personal Health and Wellness.

Courses for Majors

Math: All students should take the following math sequence:
Math 110 College Algebra 3
Math 111 Trigonometry 2
Math 162 Plane Geo Cal 4

Physics: Consult your advisor on the proper physics sequence.

Elective: Consult your advisor about the selection of elective courses.

Course Descriptions

MT 131 Machine Tool Operation 3
Prerequisite: Math 101 or equivalent
Five instruction hours per week
Operating principles of basic machine tools. Major emphasis is on metal lathe operation and techniques and acquaintance with precision measuring instruments.

MT 132 Manufacturing Processes 2
Prerequisite: None
Two instruction hours per week
Introduction of modern manufacturing methods and processes; shows possibilities and limitations of these processes and their application to fabrication of industrial products.

MT 134 Machine Tool Operation II 3
Prerequisite: MT 131
Six instruction hours per week
Planning and machining of metal parts to print dimensions, cutting feeds and speeds, surface finish, tool geometry, horsepower requirements and tool materials.

MT 222 Engineering Materials 3
Prerequisite: Chem 105
Five instruction hours per week
Physical properties, composition and constituents of metals and metal alloys. Laboratory work consists of preparation of metallographic samples for microscopic examination and also the effects of heat treatment on steels. (Fall)

MT 231 Tool Design 3
Prerequisite: DT 172, MT 131 and 132
Five instruction hours per week
Design and evaluation of jigs and fixtures for manufacturing processes. Introduction to design concepts of pressworking tools. (Fall)

MT 234 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 3
Prerequisite: MT 131 & 134, Math 110 & 111
Six instruction hours per week
Automated machine control through Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) will be the main emphasis of the course, with a brief introduction to Automated Program Tools. (APT). In the laboratory, students gain practical experience on CAM and CNC software and equipment. (Winter)

MT 236 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3
Prerequisite: Math 101 or equivalent
Five instruction hours per week
A study of the fundamental principles governing the transmission and control of fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) . The course includes a study of the basic components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and how they are combined to build up various circuits. (Winter)

MT 252 Quality Control 3
Prerequisite: Math 101 or equivalent
Three one-hour lectures per week
Fundamental coverage of quality control concepts. Emphasis will be placed on statistical methods. Computers will be used for analyzing data and plotting charts.

MT 260 Industrial Plastics 3
Prerequisite: Chem 105 or consent of instructor
Six instruction hours per week
The course emphasis is in selection, use and processing of thermoplastic and thermoset plastics. Experience will be gained in extruding, blow molding laminating, compression molding, injection molding and thermoforming.

MT 291R Professional Seminar 0
Attendance required for all manufacturing majors. Held three times each semester to discuss technical developments, career opportunities, advisement, etc. Pass-fail determined by attendance.

divEngineeringTech@ricks.edu