Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This course includes an orientation to the use of personal computers; introduction to problem solving and laboratory procedures, a survey of common manufacturing processes, including a history of manufacturing technology; economic considerations associated with manufacturing; the influence of product design on process selection on manufacturing taxonomy, surface finish, tolerances, and functional specifications.

This course is based on performance outcomes. The following performance outcomes are based upon established industry standards. The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:

• The typical business functions of a modern manufacturing enterprise: Administration, Finance, Marketing/Sales, Research, Development & Engineering, Operations
• The manufacturing enterprise business processes in: Administration, Finance, Marketing/Sales, Research, Development & Engineering, Operations
• The interrelationshipsof the business functions in: Administration, Finance, Marketing/Sales, Research, Development & Engineering, Operations
• The performance measures of each business function and the total manufacturing enterprise in: Administration, Finance, Marketing/Sales, Research, Development & Engineering, Operations
• Of business functions that are external to the manufacturing enterprise. 

MCH 102– Introduction to Manufacturing will be presented by means of audio-visual presentations, demonstrations, lab experiences, and research activities. The course activities and design emphasize the development of skills and knowledge outcomes prescribed by established industry standards. The identified outcomes will be achieved by means of individual and team activities.

OUTCOME ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES:

POLICY - Student performance measurements are based on established industry standards. The various areas of study during the course will be evaluated by a variety of activities. Typical of those activities are the following;

1. READING ASSIGNMENTS - Information sheets, textbooks, journal articles and the learning resource center are potential sources of information that the student will reference as directed in the modules identified in the introduction. 

2. PRACTICE - Completion of tasks and projects identified in the reading assignments, information sheets, journal articles and textbooks. Students are required to complete practice activities with 100% competency.

3. SELF-ASSESSMENT - Checking and evaluating the students understanding and knowledge gained through the reading assignments and practices typically done through a practice evaluation.

4. LAB ACTIVITIES - Participation in structured laboratory exercises with the emphasis on developing skills or increasing expertise in the areas of study identified in the module packets.

5. FINAL ASSESSMENT - An assessment in the form of a written exam and/or practical application that addresses the subject areas identified in the module packets. Students are required to complete final assessment activities with 85% competency.

TEXT:

Manufacturing Organization and Management; by Amrine, Ritchy, Moodie, Kmec; published by Prentice Hall; 6th edition, 1993; ISBN 0-13-554858-6