BarschM@gtc.edu
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Barsch
Job Title:
Adjunct - Accounting
Department:
Accounting
muellerl@gtc.edu
First Name:
Lori
Last Name:
Mueller
Job Title:
Lead Instructor - Credit and ACE
Department:
Emergency Medical Services
Intro to Mfg Quality Control Systems
In this course, learners explore skills and tools necessary to fully participate in a lean, continuous improvement manufacturing environment. These include standardized work instructions, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), mistake-proofing, changeover reduction, ergonomics, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and quality management. Learners are introduced to basic statistical tools and fundamental concepts needed to improve and control industrial processes.
Pneumatics/Hydraulics - Introduction
The fundamental principles and physical laws governing fluid power and pneumatics are studied. The operation of the various control valves and actuators will be explored through a combination of theory and practical lab exercises.
Fundamentals of Machining Processes
In this course, learners examine the fundamental skills of machining processes for a career in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Lathes, mills, and grinders will be the primary machines explored. An overview of machining processes is presented. Setup and operation, manual lathes and mills, CNC lathes and mills, basic programming using G and M codes, and tooling required for lathes and mills will be presented. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to develop a machining process plan.