MANT 165 Lean Manufacturing

Students will learn about lean manufacturing from concepts to practice and implementation. Some topics to cover include setup reduction, Value Stream mapping, 5S, and an introduction to Six Sigma. Students will discover Lean Manufacturing through lectures, readings, and projects.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

MANT 165Lean Manufacturing

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will learn about lean manufacturing from concepts to practice and implementation. Some topics to cover include setup reduction, Value Stream mapping, 5S, and an introduction to Six Sigma. Students will discover Lean Manufacturing through lectures, readings, and projects.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Lean manufacturing terms and practices
  • Demonstrate understanding given Lean topics by presentation to the class
  • Contact manufacturing facilities in the Magic Valley with an interview or visit a facility to explore Lean practices

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

5S Project Process Flow Diagram

Required Exams

Final Exam

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

5S Project Process Flow Diagram Final Exam