MAJOR IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
The major in Advanced Manufacturing (reference number 506) requires 78 hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Students must choose one of the following concentrations:
• Food Automation and Manufacturing
• Manufacturing and Industrial Distribution
• Quality Systems
This program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and advanced manufacturing technical skills in support of industrial operations. The major includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, quality, and technical document preparation. Graduates achieve positions of leadership in business and industry while practicing innovation in the global marketplace.
Career Opportunities
Graduates obtain employment in a wide variety of positions. Some job titles of graduates include:
• Systems Integrator
• Industrial Engineer
• Production Manager / Specialist
• New Product Development Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Quality Manager
• Quality Engineer
• Production Engineer
• General Manager
• Plant Manager
• Industrial Trainer
• Project Manager
• Technology Educator
The major in Advanced Manufacturing (reference number 506) leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. A minor or second major is not required. Course requirements for the major are shown below. Students should consult with an advisor in planning their course schedules and career goals. The program is accredited by NAIT (National Association of Industrial Technology).
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: FOOD AUTOMATION CONCENTRATION
The courses listed below are the curriculum requirements for this degree. You can see detailed course descriptions by clicking the WKU Course Search link below. In the dropdown box, choose the appropriate subject area and click "Go".
Core Requirements
All students must take the following courses to complete the technical and management core:
Technical Core (19 hours)
ACCT 200 - 3 hours
AMS 120 - 3 hours
AMS 163 - 3 hours
AMS 271 - 3 hours
AMS 398 - 1 hour
AMS 490 - 3 hours
AMS 328 - 3 hours
Management Core (24 hours)
AMS 310 - 3 hours
AMS 356 - 3 hours
AMS 390 - 3 hours
AMS 430 - 3 hours
ENG 306 or 307 - 3 hours
COMM 345 - 3 hours
MGT 301 - 3 hours
AMS 371 - 3 hours
Food Automation Concentration Requirements (35 hours)
AMS 301 - 3 hours
AMS 303 - 3 hours
AMS 342 - 3 hours
AMS 343 - 3 hours
AMS 352 - 3 hours
AMS 381 - 3 hours
AMS 392 - 3 hours
AMS 443 - 3 hours
AMS 462 - 3 hours
Advisor approved electives: 8 hours
General Education Requirements-Food Automation (47 hours)
Category A
ENG 100 - 3 hours
ENG 300 - 3 hours
Foreign Language - 3 hours
Public Speaking - 3 hours
Category B
Literature Elective - 3 hours
Category B-II - 3 hours
Category B-II - 3 hours
Category C
HIST 119 or 120 - 3 hours
ECON 202 - 3 hours
Category C Elective - 3 hours
Category D
MATH 118 - 5 hours
CHEM 105 - 3 hours
BIOL 207 - 3 hours
BIOL 208 - 1 hour
Category E
Category E Elective - 3 hours
Category F
SFTY 171 - 1 hour
Category F Elective - 1 hour
Advisor approved elective: 3 hours