Manufacturing Engineering Technology,
Welding Engineering Technology Emphasis, &
Plastic and Composite Engineering Technology Emphasis

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (BS)

» Program Prerequisite: Complete the requirements for the related AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

 

» Minor: Not required.

 

» Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all MFET courses, support courses, and technical electives is required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.0 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements.

 

» Credit Hour Requirements: The total credit hours required for graduation are: 125 credit hours for the general Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS degree, 124 credit hours for the Welding Engineering Technology Emphasis BS degree, and 126 credit hours for the Plastic and Composite Engineering Technology Emphasis BS degree. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is also required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Transfer students are required to take a minimum of 30 credit hours at Weber State University.

Advisement

All Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology Emphasis, and Plastic and Composite Engineering Technoloyg Emphasis students are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Please call the department secretary at 801-626-6305 for the name of your advisor and to schedule an appointment.

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study.  Refer to the Program Prerequisite above.  There are no additional special admission or application requirements for this program.

General Education

Refer to the General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science degrees. Consult with your advisor for specific general education guidelines.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Course Requirements for BS Degree

To be taken in addition to the courses required for the AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Courses Required (45 credit hours)

• MFET 3010 Tool Design (3)
• MFET 3320 Machine Design (2)
• MFET 3340/3340L Applied Fluid Power (3)
• MFET 3350/3350L Plastic & Composite Manufacturing (4)
• MFET 3550 Manufacturing Supervision (3)
• MFET 3610 Machining Processes Lecture/Lab II (3)
• MFET 3710/3710L Computer Aided Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping (3)
• MFET 3810 Statistical Process Control and Reliability (3)
• MFET 3910 Six Sigma Methods and Tools in Manufacturing (4)
• MFET 4580/4850L Process Automation (3)
• MFET 4590 Production Planning and Process Control (3)
• MFET 4610 Senior Project Planning and Estimating (3)
• MFET 4610L Senior Project Lab (2)
• MFET 4620L Senior Project Lab (2)
• MFET 4995 Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Exam (1)
• MET 3150 Engineering Technology Materials (3)

Technical Electives for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS degree.

• DGET 3470 Applications in CAD (3)
• MFET 3460/3460L Engineering Design using Solid Modeling (3)
• MFET SI4600 Manufacturing Simulation (2)
• MFET 3890 or MFET 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3)
• SST 3702 Developing Team Leadership (2)
• Other classes approved by your MFET advisor
   

To be taken in addition to the courses required for the AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with an Emphasis in Welding Engineering Technology.

• MFET 2670/2670L GMA, FCA and GTA Welding (3)
• MFET 3060 Codes, Weld Inspection, and Quality Assurance (3)
• MFET 3550 Manufacturing Supervision (3)
• MFET 3630/3630L Fusion Joining and Brazing Processes (3)
• MFET 3750/3750L Welding Metallurgy I (3)
• MFET 3760/3760L Welding Metallurgy II (3)
• MFET 3810 Statistical Process Control and Reliability (3)
• MFET 3820 Nondestructive Testing (3)
• MFET 3910 Six Sigma Methods and Tools in Manufacturing (4)
• MFET 4090 Welding Power Sources (2)
• MFET 4310 Corrosion and Corrosion Control (2)
• MFET 4580/4850L Process Automation (3)
• MFET 4590 Production Planning and Process Control (3)
• MFET 4610 Senior Project Planning and Estimating (3)
• MFET 4610L Senior Project Lab (2)
• MFET 4620L Senior Project Lab (2)
• MFET 4995 Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Exam Review (1)

• DGET 3470 Applications in CAD (3)
• MFET 3350/3350L Plastic and Composite Manufacturing (4)
• MFET 3460/3460L Engineering Design using Solid Modeling (3)
• MFET 3610 Machining Processes Lecture/Lab II (3)
• MFET SI4600 Manufacturing Simulation (2)
• MFET 3890 or MFET 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3)
• SST 3702 Developing Team Leadership Skills (2)
• Other classes approved by your MFET advisor

The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with your advisor.

To be taken in addition to the courses required for the AAS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with an Emphasis in Plastic and Composite Engineering Technology.

• MFET 3340/3340L Applied Fluid Power (3)
• MFET 3350/3350L Plastic and Composite Manufacturing (3)
• MFET 3550 Manufacturing Supervision (3)
• MFET 3810 Statistical Process Control and Reliability (3)
• MFET 3830 Reinforced Plastics/Advanced Composite Lecture/Lab (3)
• MFET 3870 Mold Design and Process Strategies Lecture/Lab (3)
• MFET 3910 Six Sigma Methods and Tools in Manufacturing (4)
• MFET 4580/4580L Process Automation (3)
• MFET 4610 Senior Project Planning and Estimating (3)
• MFET 4610L Senior Project Lab (2)
• MFET 4620L Senior Project Lab (2)
• MFET 4850 Integration of Automated Systems (3)
• MFET 4995 Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Exam Review (1)
• MET 3150 Engineering Technology Materials (3)
• MET 4650 Thermal-fluid Sciences (5)

Business/Technical Writing Course Requirement (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following

• TBE 3250 Business Communication (3)
  or
• ENGL 3100 Professional and Technical Writing (3)

• DGET 3470 Applications in CAD (3)
• MFET 3460/3460L Engineering Design using Solid Modeling (3)
• MFET 3610 Machining Processes Lecture/Lab II (3)
• MFET 3710/3710L Computer Aided Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping (3)
• MFET SI4600 Manufacturing Simulation (2)
• MFET 3890 or MFET 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3)
• SST 3702 Developing Team Leadership Skills (2)
• Other classes approved by your MFET advisor

The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with your advisor.

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