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Undergraduate Manufacturing Systems Concentration in Mechanical Engineering
The cross-disciplinary Manufacturing Systems Concentration (MSC) in Mechanical Engineering allows students
to take both free electives and advanced technical electives that lead to the MSC being added to the BSE degree.
("Concentration in Manufacturing Systems" will appear on the official transcript, but not on the diploma.)
This concentration is open to undergraduates pursuing a degree in the Mechanical Engineering department.
The MSC focuses on a systems level approach to manufacturing and design for future requirements;
it may also increase employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
The concentration consists of at least 13 credit hours of coursework in manufacturing related areas;
specifically, three concentration core courses for 8 hours and two elective courses for 5-6 hours.
It is expected that the MSC can be completed as part of the Technical Elective requirement
by taking technical electives that fulfill MSC requirements.
For more information, contact Prof. Elijah Kannatey-Asibu (asibu@umich.edu).
Concentration requirements:
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Three Concentration Core Courses (8 credit hours):
- ME 481 - Manufacturing Processes
- ME 483 - Manufacturing Systems Design
- IOE 425 - Manufacturing Strategies
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Choice of One Process Course (3 credit hours):
- ME 482 - Machining Processes
- ME 487 - Welding
- ME 586 - Laser Materials Processing
- ME 588 - Assembly Modeling for Design and Manufacturing
Choice of One Systems Course (2-3 credit hours):
- ME 401 - Engineering Statistics for Manufacturing Systems
- ME 452 - Design for Manufacturability
- ME 454 - Computer Aided Mechanical Design
- ME 583 - Science Base for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
- ME 584 - Control of Manufacturing Systems
- ME 587 - Reconfigurable Manufacturing
- IOE 449 - Material Handling Systems
Satisfy ME Program Core Technical Elective Requirement:
- May be satisfied by ME 452 or ME 454 above
- Or choose an additional Core Technical Elective other than ME 487