Manufacturing Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Mathematical foundation: differential equations, Laplace transforms, transform by partial fraction expansion; transfer functions; modelling of physical systems; stability, Routh criteria; time and frequency domain; Root-locus technique; design of control systems.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Ordinary and partial differential equations; Laplace transforms; Fourier series; vector calculus; integral theorems, with engineering applications.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Stresses under combined loads, generalized Hooke’s Law; two and three dimensional stresses, stress transformation, principal stresses, Mohr’s circle; deflections by integration; energy methods, Castagliano’s theorem; columns; yield criteria.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3, 3SD3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 1ML3

ENGTECH 3SD3 - Statics and Dynamics
3 unit(s)
Two and three dimensional force vectors, equilibrium of a particle; moments and couples; equilibrium rigid bodies; centroids, second moment of area, moment of inertia; truss, and static analysis. Planar kinematics and planar kinetics of particles and rigid bones; work and energy, impulse, and momentum.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.) or Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.)
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 3MD3

3 unit(s)
Structure of crystalline solids; imperfections in solids; mechanical properties of metals, dislocations and strengthening mechanisms, failure, phase diagrams, phase transformation in metals, processing of metal alloys, composites, structures and properties of ceramics, processing of ceramics.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENG TECH 3MN3

3 unit(s)
Introduction to thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, vapor power cycles, refrigeration cycles, and combined power cycles.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENRTECH 3TD3, MANTECH 3TF3

MANTECH 4ED3 - Engineering Design Process and Sustainability
3 unit(s)
Design process and methods; requirements and function analysis in design; conceptual design and testing; concept evaluation design factors such as: quality, manufacturability, safety recyclability.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 4MM3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4FT3

ENGTECH 4FA3 - Finite Element Analysis
3 unit(s)
Formerly ENGTECH 3FA3.
Matrix techniques, eigenvalue problems, equation of elasticity, 3D problems, variational methods, element types, element stiffness, mass matrix and load vector, assemblage of elements, boundary conditions.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ML3 and ENGTECH 4MA3 or CIVTECH 3MN3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 2FE3, 3FE3 , 3FN3

ENGTECH 4MA3 - Advanced Mathematics
3 unit(s)
Sequence and series, Fourier series, Matrix algebra, Formulating engineering process models, Numerical solutions techniques, Root findings, Curve fittings, Numerical integration, Numerical differentiation, Ordinary differential equations.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.) or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 3MN3

3 unit(s)
Fluid statics, flow in closed conduits, dimensional analysis and similarity, energy and Bernoulli’s equation, flow kinematics, hydraulic cross-sections, energy loss in piping system, fluid Machinery.
Three lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3TS3

3 unit(s)
Formerly GENTECH 1DM3
This course is a blend of hands-on and theoretical treatment on the subject of creating new technological product and service value in our society.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology

GENTECH 3EE3 - Engineering Economics
3 unit(s)
Costing methods for engineering designs and processes; minimum attractive rate of return, return sensitivities, time value of money, internal rates of return, payback period, amortization of equipment and capital cost allowance structures.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered online or in-person
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1EE3, 2EE3

3 unit(s)
The processes for bringing new technologies to market through business formulation and entrepreneurship.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2EN3

GENTECH 3FS3 - Financial Systems
3 unit(s)
The course focuses on departmental budget methodologies, understanding and interpretation of various financial statement components in terms of their relevance to managerial decision making.
Three lectures; one term;
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1FS3, 1FT3, 3FF3

GENTECH 3MP3 - Management Principles
3 unit(s)
The course examines fundamental management principles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of human resource management practices to engage people in attaining organizational goals.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered online or in-person
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology , Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3, 3OB3

GENTECH 3TC3 - Technical Communications
3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the best practices for essential written, spoken, and graphic communications used in technology workplaces. Emphasis is placed on how to conduct research, analyze information, and design communication materials that are succinct and customized to the readers’ needs.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology.

GENTECH 4EM3 - Legal and Regulatory Issues
3 unit(s)
This course is an introduction to the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that professional engineers and related professions must observe in the Province of Ontario.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology

GENTECH 4LM3 - Lean Thinking and Practices
3 unit(s)
The course focuses on lean thinking and approaches to enable the deployment and adaption of tools aimed at minimizing waste, removing non-value added activities, and pursuing incremental improvements across organizations.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4LT3

GENTECH 4PM3 - Project Management
3 unit(s)
Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3MT3, 3PM3

GENTECH 4SE3 - Technology Ethics and Sustainability
3 unit(s)
The course explores the social implications and environmental impacts of technologies and the ethical challenges they impose on technology professionals. Critical thinking skills and professional responsibility are examined using real-ethical dilemmas to help students develop a professional ethical identity that can be carried forward into their career.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 4EI3

3 unit(s)
Issues in the development of organizational strategy around technological and market imperatives, emphasizing the competitive mobilization of technical capabilities.
Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3FT3, 3SF3, 4FT3

3 unit(s)
Students are offered a selection of three to four emerging issues of the day as those issues relate to current and emerging technology and management technology practices. These topics could include supply chain management, ERP, knowledge management, 6 sigma methods, etc.
Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Formerly MANTECH 4LS3
Detail understanding of Six sigma, Kaizen, KANBAN, supply chain and outsourcing. Concepts on planning, measurement, control, improvement of quality, analysis of variation and sampling techniques.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4ST3, GENTECH 3LS3

3 unit(s)
Joining, welding, casting, forming, grinding, abrasive waterjet, ultrasonic machining, grinding, laser processes, micro-scale cutting, chemical etching, polishing, electric discharge machining, lithographic process, ion beam technology, inspection.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3SP3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Cross-list(s): MECHENG 3C03
This course is administered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

MANTECH 4DA3 - Design and Advanced Manufacturing
3 unit(s)
Fundamental concepts in design and manufacturing strategies; computer aided manufacturing; non conventional machining; 3D metallic printing; rapid prototyping.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 3MF3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4DM3

3 unit(s)
Fundamental concepts in design and manufacturing strategies; computer aided manufacturing; non conventional machining; 3D metallic printing; rapid prototyping.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 3MF3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4DM3

3 unit(s)
Theory and methodology related to conceptual design; simple design factor; variable loads; stress concentrations; bolted joints; shaft and bearing design; characterization of manufacturing in design.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):ENGTECH 4FA3, and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or ENGTECH 3FE3 and registration in Automotive Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4MT3

3 unit(s)
Identification of technical, economic, social, characteristics in the production system; forecasting techniques; inventory models; aggregate planning of production; materials requirements planning; scheduling; sequencing; production control.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 3LS3 or 4LS3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.)

3 unit(s)
Basic robot categories; robot components; mobility/constraint analysis; workspace analysis; manipulator kinematics and motion trajectories; non-redundant and redundant sensing/actuation of manipulators; manipulator statics; singularities; manipulator dynamics.
Two lectures, one lab; one term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3CT3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4MC3

0 unit(s)

Introduction to safety guidelines at McMaster University, acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
This course is evaluated on a Complete/Fail basis.
Web modules

Antirequisite(s): ART 1HS0, ENGINEER 1A00, ENG TECH 1A00, NURSING 1A00, SCIENCE 1A00
This requirement must be completed prior to the start of the first lab. Students who fail the quiz must reattempt it and will not be permitted in any course with a lab component or any Level II ART course until the requirement has been successfully completed.