Smart Manufacturing & Production

Public-Facing Course Name: 3D Printing & Product Prototyping
Certificate Name: 3D Printing & Product Prototyping Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to the world of 3D printing, digital fabrication, and product prototyping. It helps them understand how ideas move from digital design into physical models and real-world production.

What students may learn:

Students may explore the basics of 3D printing technologies, model preparation, printing processes, design considerations, materials used in printing, and how prototypes are created and tested in modern manufacturing environments.

Possible outcomes:

Students can gain a stronger understanding of digital production methods, product development workflows, and how 3D printing supports innovation, design thinking, and early-stage manufacturing.

Public-Facing Course Name: Foundations of Engineering Thinking
Certificate Name: Foundations of Engineering Thinking Certificate

Intro

This course helps students understand the core principles behind engineering and how engineers solve real-world problems through analysis, planning, design, and innovation.

What students may learn:

Students may learn about engineering concepts, problem-solving methods, systems thinking, design processes, technical reasoning, and how engineering supports industries such as manufacturing, construction, energy, and technology.

Possible outcomes:

Students can develop stronger awareness of engineering pathways and gain a clearer understanding of how technical ideas are applied to real products, systems, and challenges.

Public-Facing Course Name: Applied Engineering & Technology Systems
Certificate Name: Applied Engineering & Technology Systems Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to the practical side of engineering and technology by exploring how technical systems are used, maintained, and improved in real environments.

What students may learn:

Students may explore applied engineering concepts, technical systems, machine functions, process support, production tools, and how engineering technologies are used in industrial and manufacturing settings.

Possible outcomes:

Students can gain practical pathway awareness and a stronger understanding of how engineering supports production, efficiency, technical problem-solving, and operational performance.

Public-Facing Course Name: Precision Machining & Manufacturing Operations
Certificate Name: Precision Machining & Manufacturing Operations Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to precision machining and the controlled processes used to shape, cut, and manufacture parts for industrial use.

What students may learn:

Students may learn about machining tools, production measurements, material shaping, precision standards, machine operation basics, and how machined components are created for manufacturing and engineering applications.

Possible outcomes:

Students can gain clearer understanding of precision work, industrial accuracy, production methods, and technical pathways related to manufacturing and mechanical systems.

Public-Facing Course Name: Foundations of Modern Manufacturing
Certificate Name: Foundations of Modern Manufacturing Certificate

Intro

This course gives students a broad introduction to the principles that drive modern manufacturing, including production flow, efficiency, quality, and industrial organization.

What students may learn:

Students may explore manufacturing systems, production planning, workflow concepts, quality awareness, safety principles, industrial operations, and the role of technology in modern manufacturing environments.

Possible outcomes:

Students can build stronger understanding of how manufacturing works as a complete system and how products move from design into organized, efficient production.

Public-Facing Course Name: Manufacturing Technology & Production Systems
Certificate Name: Manufacturing Technology & Production Systems Certificate

Intro

This course helps students explore the technologies, tools, and systems used to support modern manufacturing and industrial production.

What students may learn:

Students may learn about manufacturing equipment, automation support, production technologies, technical processes, system integration, and how modern facilities improve speed, consistency, and output quality.

Possible outcomes:

Students can gain greater awareness of industrial technologies and understand how production systems depend on technical coordination, equipment, and process control.

Public-Facing Course Name: Materials Science for Engineering & Production
Certificate Name: Materials Science for Engineering & Production Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to the properties, behavior, and uses of materials in engineering, manufacturing, and product development.

What students may learn:

Students may explore different classes of materials, material strength, flexibility, durability, performance under stress, and how material selection affects design, safety, manufacturing, and end-product quality.

Possible outcomes:

Students can develop stronger understanding of why materials matter and how they influence decisions in engineering, manufacturing, product design, and industrial applications.

Public-Facing Course Name: Mechanical Design & Product Systems
Certificate Name: Mechanical Design & Product Systems Certificate

Intro

This course helps students explore how mechanical products and systems are designed, structured, and prepared for real-world function and production.

What students may learn:

Students may learn about design concepts, mechanical structures, motion and function, component relationships, technical drawing ideas, and how mechanical products are planned and developed.

Possible outcomes:

Students can build stronger design awareness and better understand how mechanical ideas move from concept into practical systems and manufactured products.

Public-Facing Course Name: Quality Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing
Certificate Name: Quality Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to methods used to inspect materials and products for quality and safety without causing damage to the item being tested.

What students may learn:

Students may explore inspection principles, testing methods, quality control concepts, defect detection, safety standards, and how non-destructive testing supports manufacturing, engineering, and industrial reliability.

Possible outcomes:

Students can gain stronger understanding of quality assurance, inspection roles, and the importance of safety and precision in technical and industrial environments.

Public-Facing Course Name: Robotics, Automation & Smart Systems
Certificate Name: Robotics, Automation & Smart Systems Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to robotics and automation, helping them understand how machines, control systems, and smart technologies are used in modern production and industry.

What students may learn:

Students may learn about robotic systems, automation concepts, sensors, movement control, system logic, machine coordination, and how smart systems improve productivity and performance.

Possible outcomes:

Students can develop stronger awareness of automation-driven industries and gain practical understanding of how robotics is transforming manufacturing and technical work.

Public-Facing Course Name: Welding Technology & Fabrication Skills
Certificate Name: Welding Technology & Fabrication Skills Certificate

Intro

This course introduces students to welding as a key technical skill used in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and industrial production.

What students may learn:

Students may explore welding methods, material joining, fabrication principles, technical safety awareness, production applications, and the role of welding in industrial and structural work.

Possible outcomes:

Students can gain stronger understanding of welding pathways and how fabrication skills contribute to product creation, industrial performance, and technical career development.

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