Program of Study

Manufacturing (Rong)

Courses are available to support student interest in manufacturing engineering, computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, robotics, vision systems, and a variety of manufacturing processes. Typical MQPs include: robotics, composite materials, factory automation, materials processing, computercontrolled machining, surface metrology, fixturing, machine dynamics, grinding, precision engineering, prototype manufacturing.

See also the Manufacturing Engineering degree program.

Manufacturing

Select 2
ME 1800 Materials Selection and Manufacturing Processes
ME 2820 Materials Processing
ME 3023 Mechanical Behavior and Modeling Properties of Engineering Materials
ME 4810 Automotive Materials and Process Design
ME 4821 Plastics

Select 2
ES 3011 Control Engineering I
ME 3820 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
ME/RBE 4815 Industrial Robotics

Select 2
OIE 2850 Engineering Economics
OIE 3400 Production System Design
OIE 3401 Production Planning and Control

* Plus Manufacturing MQP

Notes:

Mathematics must include differential and integral calculus and differential equations.
Science must include both chemistry and physics with a minimum of two courses in either.
At least one unit from each of the following areas is required:
1. Materials and Processes
2. Product Engineering
3. Computer Control and Manufacturing Systems
4. Production Systems Engineering
Must include 1/3 unit of Capstone Design Experience.

Mission Statement

The mission of WPI’s Manufacturing Engineering Program:
Provide an outstanding Manufacturing Engineering education that realizes students’ visions, fulfills industry needs, and produces future leaders.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates should have the knowledge and skills to design and enact solutions for complex, dynamic manufacturing engineering problems faced by industry and society, using current concepts and technology
Graduates should be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using electronic tools and graphical representations
Graduates should be able to serve and lead the organizations that employ them, with good interpersonal and teamwork skills and with an understanding of professional ethical responsibility, and national and global contemporary issues

Program Distribution Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineering Major

The normal period of residency at WPI is 16 terms. In addition to WPI requirements applicable to all students, students wishing to receive the degree designated “Manufacturing Engineering” must satisfy certain distribution requirements:

Requirements	Minimum Units
1. Mathematics and Basic Science (Notes 1,2)	4
2. Engineering Science and Design (including the MQP) (Note 3,4)	6

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