Program Purpose

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Manufacturing is a multidisciplinary profession that draws on engineering and technology, business and the social sciences.

 

MFGEN Mission Statement

Our mission is to prepare students to be Christ-like leaders in the world of manufacturing and to build up their profession and society. Real-world, hands-on, and inspiring learning activities will be emphasized in both the classroom and the lab to reinforce fundamental principles with the practical training needed for success in their careers.

 

MFGEN Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the top manufacturing engineering program in North America, whose graduates are sought after for their technical expertise, innovation, integrity, inclusion, charity, teamwork, and pursuit of life-long learning.

 

Program Values

The values that guide our goals and strategic planning can be summarized as follows:

1. The education and professional preparation of our students is our top priority.
2. MFGEN faculty will be excellent in their chosen areas of focus by active participation in industry projects and industrially relevant research.
3. The educational aims of BYU guide our direction.

Program Vision

Manufacturing in today's complex world is an interdisciplinary endeavor, integrating technical knowledge with business, social (employment, safety, labor costs, culture, etc.) and environmental factors. In order to prepare our students for successful and fulfilling careers, we combine scientific principles and manufacturing theory with lab-based exercises and projects. This approach gives our students an opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and technical competency that is sought after by the manufacturing community. We value industrially relevant research where we actively involve both graduate and undergraduate students in our work, and strive to incorporate our findings into our coursework. Graduates of the MFGEN program will be prepared to make an immediate and impactful contribution to the organizations they serve and will be recognized for their competence and character.

To achieve our mission and vision, we have established the following overall program goals:

1. Provide a curriculum that effectively integrates manufacturing, engineering and management principles and practices, all within a global context.
2. Instill principles of leadership and integrity in our students.
3. Provide outstanding facilities and laboratory instruction where students can gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment.
4. Encourage faculty excellence by promoting activities and creative work that will strengthen program core competencies and emphasis areas.
5. Conduct applied research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration that mutually benefits the university and its industrial, academic and governmental partners.
6. Participate in and contribute to the greater BYU community.
7. Promote and instill habits of learning that outlive graduation.
8. Instill a service-oriented attitude in ourstudents.
9. Provide worldwide leadership in manufacturing education.
10. Assist in fulfilling the mission of the worldwide Church.

Program Educational Objectives

The Manufacturing Engineering Program Education Objectives (PEO's) are aligned with the Program's Mission, Values, and Vision. Manufacturing Engineering graduates shall:

1. Be leaders in the field of manufacturing,
2. Be life-long learners and contributors to the field of manufacturing,
3. Positively contribute to society, their communities, and their church; and
4. Understand the ethical, economic, social, and environmental impact of manufacturing on society.

Curricular Structure

Catalog Information

Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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As required by ABET, the Expected Learning Outcomes for the BS degree are listed as a set of Student Outcomes, shown below.

Achievement of the Student Outcomes is ensured by achieving a set of Course Outcomes. Each of the required courses has several Course Outcomes. Instructors have the flexibility to pursue additional learning but the Course Outcomes are required content for the course, regardless of the instructor.

Each semester, the degree to which the course outcomes have been achieved is evaluated by the instructor. Recommendations for changes in the course outcomes and learning activities are provided by the instructor. The complete list of Course Outcomes and Evaluation Sheets is available.

1. Complex Engineering Problems

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. Engineering Design

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3. Communication

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. Ethics and Professionalism

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

5. Teamwork

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Experimentation

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. New Knowledge

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Evidence of Learning

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To assess the effectiveness in achieving these learning outcomes we have set up the following feedback mechanisms:

Direct Measures

1. Faculty assessment of student work in exams, projects, and other assignments in each required MFGEN course
2. Faculty assessment of student competency in the senior capstone courses
3. Aggregate results from the Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Exam from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, taken by all graduating seniors

Indirect Measures

1. Semi-annual meeting between faculty and the MFGEN Industrial Advisory Board to review curriculum
2. Semi-annual meeting between students and the MFGEN Industrial Advisory Board to discuss the student experience
3. An exit interview and questionnaire asking students to assess their own proficiency in each area upon graduation
4. Alumni surveys seeking feedback on adequacy of curriculum for their professions
5. Employer surveys where employers evaluate the competencies of our graduates
6. Student surveys seeking feedback on MFGEN and capstone courses

Learning and Teaching Assessment and Improvement

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Each year when data is collected through the methods described above, faculty meet to review the curriculum to make adjustments as necessary. Proposed curriculum changes are reviewed with our industrial advisory board before being submitted to the university.