Course variations

Course summary

The focus of this program is to prepare students for leadership roles in industry. Typical positions include plant manager, human resources director, product developer, and technical sales representative. Engineering support positions include manufacturing, facilities planning, factory automation, and quality assurance. Computer processes, automated material handling and robotics, and providing real-time data for decision making are emphasized in this program.

Program modules

Technical Core: AMS 120 Basic Electricity; AMS 140 Intro Occupational Safety; AMS 175 University Experience; AMS 202 Architectural Drafting; AMS 271 Industrial Statistics; AMS 398 Internship I; AMS 490 Senior Research; ACCT 200 Accounting-Financial. Management Core: AMS 310 Work Design/Ergonomics; AMS 356 Systems Design and Operation; AMS 390 Project Management; AMS 430 Tech Mgmt/Supervision/Team Bldg; COMM 345 Advanced Public Speaking; ENG 306(307) Technical Writing; MGT 301 Business Law. Manufacturing and Indust. Distribution Conc: AMS 317 Materials Science I; AMS 327 Manufacturing Methods; AMS 328 Robotics and Machine Vision; AMS 342 Manufacturing Operations; AMS 343 Automated Materials Handling; AMS 370 Computer Numerical Control; AMS 371 Quality Assurance; AMS 394 Lean Manufacturing; AMS 396 Intro Supply Chain Management. GENERAL EDUCATION: Category A: Organization and Communication of Ideas: ENG 100 Freshman English; ENG 300 Junior English; CAT. A-II Foreign Language Elective; COMM145(161) Public Speaking Elective. Category B: Humanities: ENG 200 Introduction to Literature; CAT. B-II Elective; CAT. B-II Elective. Category C: Social and Behavioral Sciences: HIST 119 (120) Western Civ. to 1648; ECON 202 Principles of Econ (Micro); CAT. C Elective. Category D: Natural Sciences: MATH 122 Calculus of a Single Variable I ; CHEM 120 College Chemistry I ; CHEM 121 Chemistry I Lab; PHYS 201 College Physics I. Category E: World Cultures and American Cultural Diversity: CAT. E Elective. Category F: Health and Wellness: SFTY 171 Safety and First Aid; CAT. F Elective. General Electives: Advisor Approved Electives: (Recommendation: MATH 116 and MATH 117 if needed as preperation for MATH 122.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

Ogden College of Science and Engineering, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences