The general objective of the sector is to build technical and professional skills in preparation for diverse functional areas in a manufacturing enterprise. Students consider the entire product realization process, from concept developement, through product design and development, to manufacturing process design and implementation. Students acquire understanding of the use of computing and information technology in operations integration and process automation within a manufacturing enterprise which include integration of design, manufacturing, people, parts, equipment, and information. 

The Engineering/Manufacturing sector equips students with knowledge and skills of how to use computer and information systems tools, such as CAD/CAM, CIM, robotics, process control, inventory managemnt and computerized production scheduling and planning. Instruction focuses on manufacturing systems, materials, manufacturing processes and improvements to implement competitive strategies successfully in high performance manufacturing, such as superior quality, faster time to market, greater flexibility, reduced cost and better compliance with environmental and safety regulations. 

 

Engineering/Manufacturing Faculty

Name	E-Mail	Courses Taught
Mohamed Y. Zarrugh	zarrugmy@jmu.edu	ISAT 211, 303, 330, 331, 433 and 435
O. Geoffrey Egekwu	egekwuog@jmu.edu	ISAT 211, 303, 330, 331, 430, 431 and 433
Anne D. Henriksen	henrikad@jmu.edu	ISAT 211, 330 and 433
David J. Lawrence	lawrendj@jmu.edu	ISAT 436
G. Kenneth Lewis, JR.	lewisgk@jmu.edu	ISAT 211, 430, 431 and 433
Abdelrahman M. Rabie	rabieam@jmu.edu	ISAT 211, 330, 331, 432 and 433

Engineering/Manufacturing Courses
ISAT 211 - Issues in Modern Production
ISAT 303 - Instrumentation and Measurement in Engineering and Manufacturing
ISAT 330 - Manufacturing Systems: Techniques and Technologies
ISAT 331 - Automation in Manufacturing
ISAT 430 - Materials Science in Manufacturing
ISAT 431 - Manufacturing Processes
ISAT 432 - Selection and Use of Engineering Materials
ISAT 433 - Selected Problems in Manufacturing
ISAT 435 - Integrated Product and Process Development
ISAT 436 - Micro-Nanofabrication and Applications

Sector and Concentration Requirements
Senior Projects
Engineering/ Manufacturing Internship Database
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