MT-164 : Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Course Information

Course, prefix, number, & title: MT-164 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 2 Class hours, 3 Laboratory hours

Credits: 3

Course Description in college catalog:

An overview of CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing): Review the Architecture Types and Control concepts of CIM. Ways of controlling business operations by means of CIM. Use of CAPP (Computer-Aided Process Planning) in CIM. Application of CIM concepts to SQC (Statistical Quality Control) optimization of MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) and JIT (Just In Time) through CIM. Group Technology and CIM. Artificial Intelligence Applications in CIM. Use of computers in networking communications for CIM. CIM effects on management. Economic justification of CIM. Strategies for implementing CIM.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology

General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.

  1. Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions

  2. Reason quantitatively as required in various fields of interest and in everyday life

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

Course objectives
Course Objectives Learning Outcomes
Specify appropriate manufacturing processes for the fabrication of mechanical components. Specify a quality control method for analyzing a finished product.
Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing processes to the fabrication of mechanical parts. Develop a strategy for implementing computer integrated manufacturing.

Program-specific outcomes

Career Preparation and Advancement – Graduates will demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills needed for entry into or advancement in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

  • Homework
  • Lab exercises
  • Tests

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window(PDF).

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Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.

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