The how and why of teaching an introductory course in manufacturing processes

The author describes the philosophy, development, and content of the introductory course in manufacturing processes taught at Brigham Young University. During the course, students are involved in a wide variety of learning experiences. The course has been designed to help students learn about manufacturing processes and how things are made, the importance of integrating product and process design, and the importance of learning how to work together in teams to get things done.<
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