Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Have you ever wondered who figures out how to manufacture the new products we use? That’s the job of manufacturing engineers and manufacturing engineering technologists.
When a new product is designed, manufacturing professionals figure out how to customize existing manufacturing processes to meet the new demands. They work in exciting high-tech environments, using computer-aided design, robotics, lasers, and microprocessor controls to manufacture all the products that we need and enjoy.
Manufacturing professionals also help improve the quality of life for people all over the world by improving manufacturing processes. They find ways to preserve food longer and to produce medical equipment more efficiently. They transform plans and specifications into quality products. Today's high-tech manufacturing environment requires the knowledge of skilled professionals.
Bradley's bachelor's degree programs in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing engineering technology prepare world-class manufacturing professionals. At Bradley, you will learn an integrated approach to solving manufacturing problems, taking a project from the concept stage through design, analysis, manufacturing, and resource scheduling.
Thousands of new jobs are created in these fields every year. With a degree from Bradley University, you will be prepared for a position at a top company. Bradley manufacturing graduates currently hold leadership positions at companies such as The Boeing Company, Caterpillar Inc., Deere & Co., Ford Motor Company, General Electric Corporation, General Motors, Motorola, The Timken Company, and many others. Salaries for recent graduates have averaged approximately $45,000.
Curriculm
Freshman Year - 1st Semester |
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IME 101 Introduction to Industrial and Mfg Engineering |
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IME 103 Computer Aided Graphics |
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MTH 112 Pre-Calculus |
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CHM 100 Fundamentals of General Chemistry |
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CHM 101 Fundamentals of General Chemistry Lab |
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ENG 101 English Composition |
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IME 105 Introduction to computers and Computation |
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Freshman Year - 2nd Semester |
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IME 117 Computer Numerical Applications |
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PHY 107 General Physics I |
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IMT 212 Tech Calculus I |
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COM 103 The Oral Communication Process |
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ECO 100 Introduction to Economics |
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Gen. Ed. Social Forces |
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Freshman Year - 2nd Semester |
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IME 117 Computer Numerical Applications |
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PHY 107 General Physics I |
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IMT 212 Tech Calculus I |
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COM 103 The Oral Communication Process |
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ECO 100 Introduction to Economics |
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Gen. Ed. Social Forces |
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Sophomore Year - 1st Semester |
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PHY 108 General Physics II |
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IMT 222 Statics |
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IME 341 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes |
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IMT 262 Applied Statistics and Quality Control |
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Gen. Ed. Human Values |
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Sophomore Year - 2nd Semester |
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IMT 214 Tech Calculus II |
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IMT 324 Strength of Materials with Lab |
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Gen. Ed. Fine Arts |
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IMT 232 Physical Metallurgy |
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IME 383 Industrial Management |
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Junior Year - 1st Semester |
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IMT 332 Non-metallic Materials |
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IMT 328 Mass and Energy Transfer |
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Concentration Elective I |
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Concentration Elective II |
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IMT 322 Dynamics |
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Junior Year - 2nd Semester |
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IMT 362 Metrology and Instrumentation |
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IMT 395 Solid Model and Rapid Prototyping |
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IMT 342 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I or IMT 344 Advanced Manufacturing Processes II |
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Concentration Elective III |
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Gen. Ed. Western Civilization |
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Senior Year - 1st Semester |
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EET 320 Electricity & Power |
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IME 445 Computer Aided Manufacturing |
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Concentration Elective IV |
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Technical Elective |
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Technical Elective |
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Senior Year - 2nd Semester |
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IMT 498 Senior Design Project |
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ENG 305 Technical Writing |
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Technical Elective |
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Gen.Ed.-Non-Western civilization |
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Total Course of Study = 122 Hours
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Electives for Manufacturing Design Concentration |
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IMT 392 Mechanical Component Design I |
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IMT 394 Dynamics of Machines |
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IMT 492 Mechanical Component Design II |
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IMT 494 Computer Aided Systems Design |
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Electives for Manufacturing Systems Concentration |
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IMT 481 Lean Production Systems or IMT 448 Tooling Systems |
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IMT 464 Process Design and Planning or IME 466 Facility Planning |
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IMT 446 Computer Aided Manufacturing and Automation II |
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IMT 342 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I or IMT 344 Advanced Manufacturing Processes II |
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Pre-requisite Flow Chart
Course Syllabi
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Program Educational Objectives
Within five years into their careers, the graduates from the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at Bradley University will have successful careers based on
- Demonstrated ability to move into a leadership role in various phases of a manufacturing system while communicating objectives and intentions to a diverse team of cross functional members.
- Demonstrated ability to expand into different areas of manufacturing using transferable skills learned through hands-on experience.
- Demonstrated ability to serve both the profession and the community balanced with the work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to gain additional knowledge and skills by obtaining certifications and additional education.
Student Outcomes
- Develop a strong background in manufacturing processes and materials for discreet piece part manufacture. Consider nomenclature recognition, limits, costs, benefits, etc. of comparative processes and materials through a hands-on approach.
- Develop a concurrent approach to process, product, and equipment design that requires supporting technologies such as: DFM, DFA, CAD, CAM, CAE and rapid prototyping.
- Develop an understanding of how to select manufacturing processes and equipment. (performance, financial, and productivity analysis before and after equipment is in place, and determine how equipment should be used and maintained.)
- Develop the ability to visualize geometry. How to define geometry and communicate requirement/functionality. (A strong understanding of GD&T is required.)
- Develop the ability to integrate multiple technical concepts and societal considerations in the solution of open ended design problems.
- Develop interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Develop communication skills in the organization and presentation of oral and written technical reports.
- Develop strong computer skills with emphasis on programs that aid process and product analysis and control.
