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M.S.
Manufacturing
Systems
Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering at CSUN
Program Objectives
M.S. Program Curriculum
Facilities And Research
Manufacturing
Systems
Engineering at CSUN
The Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering facilitates
in-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems based on engineering principles.
The core foundation in computer-based and automated design, manufacturing
and assembly is complimented by expertise in selected areas, such as
automation and CAD/CAM, materials and processes, and quality and management.
The evolving curriculum, contemporary laboratory facilities, and
internationally published faculty enable students and practicing
professionals to pursue a versatile field of study having a wide range of
career opportunities. The program places its graduates in the academic
community and in every facet of industry.
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Program Objectives
The objectives of the Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
are to:
• expand student knowledge of manufacturing systems engineering principles;
• ensure student understanding of breadth and depth of manufacturing
environments;
• enable student expertise in at least one of the following:
• capabilities in automation and CAD/CAM manufacturing systems; or
• understanding the behavior and properties of materials and processes; or
• competencies in quality and management engineering; and
• develop student knowledge and abilities needed in the industrial
community.
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M.S.
Program Curriculum
Standard Core (12
units):
| MSE 508/L |
CAD/CAM/Systems and Lab (2+1) |
| MSE 511/L |
Robotics with applications and Lab (2+1) |
| MSE 603 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (3) |
| MSE 614 |
Applications of Artificial
Intelligence/
Expert Systems to CAD/CAM (3) |
Required
Specialization Courses (12 units)
Each student must choose one of the three areas of
specialization as given below:
Automation and CAD/CAM:
| MSE 409/L |
Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Lab (3) |
| MSE 516/L |
CAD/CAM
Advanced Tools and Lab (3) |
| MSE 607A |
Seminar in
Automation Engineering (3) |
| MSE 609 |
Advanced
Topics in CAD/CAM (3) |
Materials and
Processes:
| MSE 512 |
Fundamentals of MEMS Fabrication (3) |
| MSE 513 |
NDE
Methods and Analyses (3) |
| MSE 527/L |
Mechanical
Behavior of Materials and Lab (2+1) |
| MSE 528/L |
Principles of
Materials Engineering and Lab (2+1) |
Quality and
Management:
| MSE 504 |
Engineering Management
(3) |
| MSE 601 |
Engineering Statistics
(3) |
| MSE 604 |
Economic Analyses of
Engineering (3) |
| MSE 617 |
Seminar in Quality
Management (3) |
Approved Electives (12
units)
Recommended electives
require faculty advisor guidance and approval, and can be selected from
courses offered by the department, with the limitation of a maximum of two
400-level courses. Other electives may be suitable for meeting individual
student program goals.
Culminating Experience
| MSE 697 |
Directed Comprehension
Studies (3) |
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Facilities and Research
The
development of the Boeing Automation Engineering Laboratory was initiated in
the mid-1980s. Continuing hardware and software improvements have been
facilitated by major industry contributions, Laboratory equipment includes a
complete CIM systems, as well as CNC lathes and milling machines, plus rapid
prototyping capability. Software available in supporting computing areas
includes AutoCAD, CATIA, I-DEAS, Master CAM, APT, and Simfactory.
Research
topics pursued since the early 1990s have included:
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Subpixel
edge estimation in machine vision.
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Flight test environment
expert system applications
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Remote control of
industrial robots via the Internet
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Integration of limited
automation into existing manufacturing
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Selective assembly using
high precision robotics
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Data integrity in CAD/CAM
systems CIM-oriented CAD systems
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Database modeling for
design and manufacturing environments
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