Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Sustainable Manufacturing Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
SMFG 160	Manufacturing Processes	3.0	FS
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of manufacturing processes with an emphasis on using sustainable practices. Students gain an understanding of the principle manufacturing materials and processes, learn how to solve manufacturing problems, and understand how Life Cycle Analysis and Reduce, Reuse, Recycle principles can be integrated into manufacturing processes. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (005149)
SMFG 198	Special Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 units to be counted toward the major. 1 hour activity. (015894)
SMFG 201	Graphics Applications for Manufacturing	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: MATH 105, MECH 200. Advanced solid modeling techniques, quality assurance (inspection, metrology, coordinate measuring machines, statistical process control, six sigma), and design considerations (design for manufacturing, rapid prototyping). 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (015853)
SMFG 211	Materials and Quality Testing	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111, PHYS 202A or PHYS 204A. Recommended: MATH 105) . Study of the manufacturing, processing, applications, and testing of common industrial materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Discussions include industrial emissions, pollution, environmental concerns, and carbon footprint. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005164)
SMFG 216	Introduction to Plastics	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111. Survey of polymer chemistry, mechanical properties, and industrial processing of thermoplastics with emphasis on waste reduction and recycling. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005146)
SMFG 218	Sustainable Polymer Materials	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: SMFG 216. Study of engineering thermoplastic materials, biobased plastics, recycled plastics, and thermoset composites. Investigation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability strategies related to biobased plastics and petroleum based polymers that includes carbon footprint, waste generation, and pollution. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005200)
SMFG 260	Material Removal	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: SMFG 160 with a grade of C- or higher. Recommended: PHYS 202A. A study of the industrial applications of material-removal technology. Emphasis will be placed on the management of the application of the technology, including the application of sustainable materials, consumables and power management. Units involving the physics of metal-cutting, cutting-tool materials and geometry, conventional and semi-automatic machine tools, and cost-estimating are included. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005212)
SMFG 298	Special Topic	1.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topic being offered. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 units to be counted toward the major. 1 hour discussion. (015850)
SMFG 347	Sustainable Polymer Composites	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: MECH 210 or SMFG 211. This course provides students an introduction to composite materials and processing by investigating thermoplastic and thermoset composites, glass and carbon fiber reinforcements, biobased polymers and natural fibers, core materials, tooling, and thermoset processing equipment. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (021724)
SMFG 350	Industrial Supervision	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Current supervisory and managerial procedures used in industry by supervisors, managers, field and sales representatives, and inspectors. Societal aspects of manufacturing along with industrial waste stream management are discussed. 3 hours discussion. (005255)
SMFG 352W	Industrial Safety Management (W)	4.0	FA	GW W
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, junior standing. A study of effective industrial safety management practice and the philosophy and principles of industrial accident prevention. Coverage includes examination of current industrial safety practices and how sustainability naturally augments and fortifies industrial safety. Federal and state programs designed to improve safety in an industrial environment. Instruction in effective technical safety documentation -- gathering, organizing, and reporting industrial safety data. 4 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (005670)
SMFG 360	Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)	4.0	FA
Prerequisites: SMFG 201, SMFG 260. A study of the concepts involved in programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, with emphasis placed on power management to optimize tool path, material removal rate, chip load, and horse power. This course includes integration of computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005278)
SMFG 362	Material Joining	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: SMFG 160. The course gives students a comprehensive overview of the study of the industrial applications of material joining technology with an emphasis on managing the applications of the processes. Adhesive bonding, mechanical fasteners, welding, and their associated metallurgy, specimen testing, and cost estimating are covered. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005210)
SMFG 386	Manufacturing Automation Systems	4.0	SP
Prerequisites: PHYS 202B, SMFG 360. A study of the programming and function of industrial robots and other automation systems used in modem manufacturing environments. Concepts include end effector design, material movement, storage and retrieval systems, programmable logic controllers, and vision systems. Sustainable manufacturing practices, including "lights out" and lean manufacturing are covered. Lecture, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises designed to promote understanding of manufacturing automation. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005190)
SMFG 389	Directed Manufacturing Experience	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Approval of faculty internship coordinator prior to off-campus assignment. Manufacturing experience in an industrial setting which provides an opportunity to apply academic learning to professional practice. Minimum duration of 400 hours of work under the direct supervision of an on-site manufacturing supervisor. On completion of the internship, a report prepared under the direction of a faculty member is required. This course is an elective for the BS in Manufacturing Technology, a total of 3 units must be completed to receive elective credit. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005294)
SMFG 395	Manufacturing Laboratory Practice	1.0	FS
Prerequisite: SMFG 160. Provides additional time in the manufacturing laboratories for completion of manufacturing and engineering course-related projects and assignments. 2 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 7.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020682)
SMFG 398	Special Topic	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. Normally taught by professionals from the field. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 units to be counted toward the major. 1 hour discussion. (005250)
SMFG 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study of a special problem. See department office for registration procedure. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (005251)
SMFG 451	Quality Management	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: OSCM 306 or faculty permission. This course is also offered as OSCM 451. The study and application of the quality management process in both the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy. Topics include process analysis and improvement, statistical process control, cost of quality, quality measurement, and quality in the global marketplace. 3 hours lecture. (005784)
SMFG 454	Advanced Laboratory Practices	2.0	FS
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. Provides qualified students an opportunity to do individual special interest study and practice toward gaining proficiencies in the student's area of specialization. 6 hours independent study. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (005279)
SMFG 458	Project Management	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: Senior standing. This course familiarizes students with techniques for managing technical projects while they design, plan, and implement a manufacturing project through the mock-up stage. Students work in groups on projects of mutual interest to gain experience in planning and updating schedules. Students learn to define requirements, estimate and manage resources, and structure decisions and trade-offs. Discussion includes global project management and supply chain responsibility. Emphasis is placed on group dynamics in communication and problem solving. 3 hours lecture. (005291)
SMFG 464	Fluid Metallurgy	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: SMFG 160. The course provides students a comprehensive overview of the study of metal casting technology. Students learn about the properties of casting allows, casting processes, pattern design, pattern making, mold making, core design, core making, heat treating, finishing of castings, and sand testing. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (005209)
SMFG 468W	Capstone: Manufacturing Tooling (W)	4.0	SP	W
Prerequisites: SMFG 218, SMFG 360. Corequisite: MGMT 444 or SMFG 458. Students design, fabricate, test, and evaluate production tooling used in the manufacture or assembly of metal or plastic parts in their capstone projects. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved Writing Course. (005213)
SMFG 477	Semiconductor Manufacturing	3.0	SP
Prerequisite: MECH 210 or SMFG 211. This course introduces the manufacturing processes for various classes of semiconductor electronic devices. Materials presented focus on solar cells and logic/memory semiconductor devices. The primary process covered is photoresist lithography, however during the various manufacturing steps of these devices parallel processes are introduced including silicon ingot growth, ion implantation, chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, and molecular beam epitaxy. In addition to the various processes, students learn the fundamental performance barriers for each material/device type and perform defect analysis to assess how defects can be used to improve or degrade these materials. Finally, students study the financial aspects of these industries including the capital equipment costs associated with the manufacturing of these materials/devices, the financial history of these industries, return on investment, amortization, and case studies of both industry failures and successes. 3 hours lecture. (021768)
SMFG 490	Manufacturing Fundamentals and Practice	1.0	SP
Prerequisites: Graduation in SMFG expected within 12 months. Review of manufacturing technology fundamentals and foundation for professional practice. Current topics in manufacturing. Preparation and encouragement for the Fundamentals of Manufacturing Examination. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (005673)
SMFG 498	Advanced Topic	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: To be established when course is formulated. Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. This course is normally taught by professionals from the field. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 units to be counted toward the major. 1 hour discussion. (005308)
SMFG 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Approval of supervising faculty member. Independent study of a special problem. See department office for registration procedure. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (015852)