Manufacturing

Students will learn how to use a variety of systems to account for manufacturing costs. They will also learn how accounting information can be used in planning operations, controlling activities and making decisions in a manufacturing organization.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in TMGT 7122

Covers methods used to determine the quality of manufactured components. Topics include quality concepts, inspection planning, measurement error, repeatability and reproducibility studies, computer-aided inspection technology, coordinate metrology systems, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MANU 3410

Provides a detailed investigation of the engineering design process including establishing design criteria, generating alternatives and evaluation. Topics include creativity, brainstorming, divergent thinking and consideration of function, ergonomics, serviceability and aesthetics in design. The bidding process including the preparation and evaluation of bid documents. Project documentation, patents, and copyrights will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s):

• Previous knowledge/experience in Computer Aided Design.

Covers control systems related to manufacturing operations. Topics include determining the system block diagram, control algorithms such as ON/OFF, three point and PID control, determining the transfer function for a system using the Laplace transform, stability of systems based on the Bode diagram, interfacing production sensors and actuators to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), using logic and sequence programming and introduction to simulation software.
Prerequisite(s):

• MECH 1210 and MECH 4450, or equivalent.

In this course students will learn the tools for planning, scheduling, control and optimization of the supply of materials to support various manufacturing processes. The Theory of Constraints is taught using the case studies related to major automotive manufacturers. The methods of procuring goods and services to meet the quantity quality, and price requirements are illustrated using typical industrial processes. The technique of "Kanban" for inventory and work in process control are reviewed. The manufacturing excellence techniques such as signaling systems, partnering with suppliers, and point-of-use storage are discussed and illustrated using industrial case studies.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MECH 1210

In this course, students will learn the tools necessary to model and analyze machine components and structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Students will analyze mechanical objects under static and dynamic loading using both manual methods and commercial FEA software. Emphasis will be placed on modeling techniques used for FEA structural stress-strain, frequency, and thermal analysis.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in AICO 4048 and 50% in MECH 2240

In this course, students will learn advanced applications of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the mechanical and manufacturing engineering. Topics include the applications of CAD in assembly analysis, tolerance analysis/stackup validation, dynamic motion simulation/analysis, and design optimization.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in AICO 4048 or 50% in MECH 2202

Continues to explore the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and applications using FEA software necessary to model, simulate, and analyze mechanical parts and assemblies. The topics covered include analysis of advanced loading, analysis of welded and bolted/pinned structures, design optimization, frequency analysis, and an introduction to fatigue and non-linear analysis.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MTEC 7040

Explores the techniques used to reduce production and assembly costs for manual and automated production. Topics include practical techniques for selection of materials and processes, design considerations for production, manual assembly and automated assembly, and Boothroyd and Dewhurst methods. Students review case studies and analyse several production assemblies.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in MTEC 7045 and 50% in OPMT 1411

Introduces methods for quality improvements and cost reduction of products and services through waste elimination and continuous improvement of related processes. Typical lean techniques, such as pull-scheduling and production levelling, are examined along with the analysis of the roles of customers, employees, and management. Applications of lean principles in manufacturing are covered in detail, along with examples in services and health care.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in MTEC 7017 and 50% in MTEC 8045

Gives the student the tools necessary to design and manage a quality program. Topics include applying the principals to total quality management, classifying quality costs and their impact on business profits, applying team work skills to form teams to improve quality, and an overview of the ISO 9000 standards and registration process.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MTEC 7017

This course reviews various computer applications used in a manufacturing enterprise and the integration of these systems. Students will design information flow, so that appropriate data is delivered to the correct responsibility level, use information systems to gather data on cost, quality and delivery to schedule, derive from the information system economic justification for improvements.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in OPMT 7023

This course starts with an introduction of the basic tools of descriptive statistics, including some properties of Normal Distribution, following with methods of data collection, presentation and analysis. The tools of problem solving for process improvement and the features and phases of efficient experiments are presented. The Design of Experiments (DOE) methods include designs with one variable, two-level factorial designs (full and partial), and Response Surface Methodology. The methods of empirical models building, testing and assessment using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and use of the models for process and product optimization are lectured and exercised. Design Expert 5 statistical software is used throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in OPMT 7021

In this course, students will design and analyze low and high volume manufacturing facilities. Topics include factors affecting layout, product and process focus, line-balancing, and computerized layout packages such as ALDEP, PLANET and CRAFT.
Prerequisite(s):

• Enrolment in ADP - Mechanical Technology Degree Program Attribute Block and OPMT 7023.

The course provides an overview of the basic skills of a manager and applies these skills through a series of projects and case studies. It examines the evolution of management and the organizational culture and environment. It also teaches the decision-making skills and the skills involved in planning, organizing, leading and controlling, including planning and facilitating change, teamwork, applying motivational techniques and effective communication.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course will involve the participant with aspects of accounting that impact on their roles as employee/managers within a technical organization. The course introduces the participant to as many accounting concepts, principles and the practical application of these principles as possible and it enhances their awareness and understanding of such areas as the balance sheet, the income statement, accounting systems, and the use that can be made of such accounting information.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course provides leaders with practical strategies and processes to develop a high performance work environment that values people. Each module will explore how to use human resource systems to effectively identify and address issues in the workplace. The course also addresses ways in which a technical manager may examine and enhance his or her own career. Time will be spent examining the relationship between the organization’s human resources needs and the ways in which these needs can be met through: HR Planning, Job Analysis and Design, Selection and Recruitment, Career Planning and Development, Performance Evaluation,Training and Development.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

The course provides candidates with a perspective on the experience needed to assume a role in management in a technology-based organization. It will include some basic tools and techniques for the manager. The course is focused on those individuals who possess a formal technical education and are contemplating moving into management, or those who are already working in management positions. This course will examine how technologists and engineers can make the often difficult move from a technical specialist role to manager.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course focuses on the use of project management concepts and tools to accomplish business goals. Students will identify project management issues in rapidly changing business and technical environments and utilize strategies to manage projects effectively.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course will equip candidates with an in-depth understanding of financing business undertakings, exploring sources of money, the role of business plans, equity capital, the role of debt financing, taxation issues, and cash investments.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in TMGT 7122

​This course will provide the candidate with the knowledge to understand how Information Technology [IT] is used in technology-based organizations. It will cover all aspects of systems architectures and systems life cycles, including how to evaluate, justify and acquire new IT. It will review how data are collected and turned into information by all parts of the organization with an emphasis on how that information can be used in problem solving. The business issues arising from the introduction and use of Information Technology will be discussed, including those associated with investment, training and support.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course deals with the major issues, institutions and instruments of international finance affecting technology transfer and the exchange of goods and services under contract. Course content addresses principal elements that include, but may not be limited to: instruments, institutions, legislative/regulatory frameworks and international finance variables.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course provides participants with diverse opportunities to expand and strengthen their business writing skills across a variety of communications platforms. With an emphasis on effective writing strategies, students will understand the importance of meeting their audience’s needs through numerous mediums including online discussion forums, emails, a technical report work plan, digital infographic, and the major components of a formal proposal.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course deals with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making using an analytical, process-oriented approach. Different tools and techniques are used to better maximize the problem-solving and decision-making skills of the candidate. Opportunity is provided, by means of examples, for practice in creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course highlights the practices of effective leadership and the dynamics of the change process with a view to the interdependence of these two forces. The course differentiates between management and leadership, exploring the need for each aspect while continuing to strive for business goals and engaging in change aimed at improving company effectiveness. Effective leaders are able to resolve problems, conflicts in the workplace and envision an inspiring course of innovation, this course provides practical strategies which can be implemented in any work environment. The course is experiential, so regardless of current leadership ability each learner will be able to actively enhance their own leadership skills.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

A necessary skill set in today's world - designed for those involved in, or associated with labour relations as management or union. Covers the collective bargaining process and day-to-day contract administration. Related laws, typical contract clauses, grievance procedures, responsibilities of the supervisor and the shop steward, and current activities in the labour relations field. Students will learn to approach their responsibilities for matters covered by collective agreements with more confidence and expertise.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Covers research approaches appropriate for a graduation project in the area of the student's specialization. Topics include: research and data collection, literature and database searches, analytic software resources, data presentation and analysis. Various information resources will be explored such as technical society publications and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course prepares the bachelor degree candidate for the graduation project. Topics include identifying a suitable project, identifying a faculty/industry project supervisor, writing a project proposal, developing a method of tracking project progress and orally presenting a project proposal for approval.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MTEC 7090

The student will complete the industry project in a workplace setting and choose a project that involves applied research or technology transfer. The project will be innovative, experimental or exploratory in nature. Activities can range from directed study projects to the preparation of a proposal, project plan and the development of formal deliverables - including a final report demonstrating the practical application of knowledge and skills in the manufacturing sector.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MTEC 7092

This is a course in advanced composition and rhetoric, in which students will develop skills in complex critical analysis and interpretation by analyzing and evaluating materials from a variety of discourses or genres, including visual, online, and print; developing and writing essays, including critiques and research papers; applying and discussing principles of rhetoric and critical theory; examining and using methods of interpretation and analysis from the humanities and social sciences; evaluating the credibility of primary and secondary sources, including as it applies to media literacy, and for the purposes of academic research; situating discourses within their historical context and relevant to rhetorical theories of different periods (for example, Aristotle in the ancient world and Bakhtin in the twentieth century). The course format will include lecture, discussion, and both individual and group activities.
Prerequisite(s):

• BCIT ENGL 1177 or equivalent, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.

Fosters abilities and values required for ethical decision making at work. Develops skills in logical analysis, a working knowledge of moral principles and theories, and the ability to diagnose and resolve moral disagreements commonly found at work. Examines and applies moral principles to historically famous cases in manufacturing, human resources, management, engineering, health care, and computing.
Prerequisite(s):

• BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.