American University of Sharjah | College of Engineering

1. Course Number and Course Title:

MCE 331-Section 2 Manufacturing Processes

2. Credits hours
3-0-3

3. Prerequisites and/ or Co-Requisites

Prerequisites: MCE 215L (Engineering Drawing & Workshop), MCE 223 (Mechanics of
Materials) and MCE 230 (Materials Science)

4. Name and Contact Information of Instructor

Dr. Sathish Kannan

Office: M109d (Main Building, First Floor)
Email: skannan@aus.edu
Phone: (06) 515 2972
Office Hours: 3-5pm (Sun, Tues, Thurs)

5. Course Description (catalog description):

Introduces the fundamentals of manufacturing processes, including casting, forming,
welding, and machining operations. Covers economics of metal cutting and statistical
quality control. Introduces basics of non-metals manufacturing and other contemporary
topics in manufacturing

6. Textbook and Other supplemental Materials:

Groover, M.P., Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2013.

7. Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Select manufacturing processes.
2. Define metal-casting processes and equipment.
3. Describe metal forming processes and related equipment.
4. Demonstrate material-removal processes.
5. Describe the joining processes.
6. Evaluate the basics of economics of metal cutting.
7. Identify the non-traditional machining processes.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with statistical quality control

8. Teaching and Learning Methodologies:

Methods include: lectures, Lab visits, videos, class interactions, homework problems, and
final project.
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9. Course Topics:

Topic Weeks
Introduction to manufacturing 1.5
Metal-casting processes and equipment 2
Powder Metallurgy 1
Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, Drawing 4
Sheet metal forming, 0.5
Theory of metal cutting 2
Machining operations and machine tools, Non-conventional machining 1.5
processes, Contemporary topics
Economics of metal cutting, Manufacturing Economics 1
Introduction to Joining processes 0.5
Basics of Statistical Process Control 1
Project Proposal and presentations 1
Total 16

10. Schedule of Laboratory and other Non-Lecture Sessions:

Visit to Manufacturing Lab

11. Project Due Dates:

Project Due date:

TBD
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12. Student Evaluation:

Assessment Weight Due Date
Attendance 5%
Midterm 25% Problem solving + Theory conceptual questions

7 Quizzes 15% End of each chapter will have quiz.

(Problem solving + Theory conceptual questions)
Final Project 25 % Presentation and Report submission
Presentation +
Report Submission

Final exam 30%

TBD by registrar

13. Contribution of Course to Program Outcomes

This course contributes to the accomplishment of the following program outcomes:

Program outcome Emphasis in

this course
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Emphasis: High; Medium; Low; Blank Nothing Specific Expected