MT 106 Introduction to Manufacturing and Safety

Prerequisite: None
3 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This course introduces the student to the manufacturing world and provides specific instruction to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining, and welding. It also covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, and safe machine usages. Students will become acquainted with OSHA policy and will have the opportunity to earn Safety Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).