535.628.81 - Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing

Course Structure

The course materials are divided into modules which can be accessed by clicking Course Modules on the left menu. A module will have several sections including the overview, content, readings, discussions, assignments, and quizzes. You are encouraged to preview all sections of the module before starting. Most modules run for a period of seven (7) days, exceptions are noted in the Course Outline. You should regularly check the Calendar and Announcements for assignment due dates.

Course Topics

• Introduction to Integration
• Representing Design for Integration
• Metrology and Fit for Integration
• Representing Production for Integration and Management of Risk
• Production Equipment and Flexibility
• Joining
• Planning and Control of Production for Integration
• Integrated Surface Engineering
• Integrated Production Process Management
• Integrated Production Management
• Quality and Statistical Process Control
• Integrated Movement Control
• Integrated Assembly
• Concurrent Engineering

Course Goals

This course emphasizes the computer automation of design and manufacturing systems. A survey of the automation techniques used in modern design and manufacturing facilities is presented. Discussions are presented related to the system integration of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), robotics, material resource planning, tool management, information management, process control, quality control, etc. Students will gain an understanding of current capabilities, applications, limitations, trends, and economic consideration.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• Explain theoretical principles and practical approaches to integrating design and manufacturing.
• Apply strategies and skills for improving integration between design and manufacturing.
• Challenge classical assumptions about separation of design and manufacturing.
• Identify technological developments and their impact on integration.

Textbooks

Required

Kalpakjian, S., & Schmid, S. (2020). Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (8th Ed.). Prentice Hall. Either eText or Loose Leaf version.

• Loose Leaf ISBN-10: 0-13-564839-4
• Loose Leaf ISBN-13: 978-0-13-564839-1
• eText ISBN-10: 0-13-522860-3
• eText ISBN-13: 978-0-13-522860-9

Textbook information for this course is available online through the appropriate bookstore website: For online courses, search the MBS website.

Student Coursework Requirements

It is expected that each module will take approximately 7–10 hours per week to complete. Here is an approximate breakdown: reading the assigned sections of the texts (approximately 3–4 hours per week) as well as some outside reading, listening to the audio annotated slide presentations (approximately 2–3 hours per week), and writing assignments (approximately 2–3 hours per week).

This course will consist of four basic student requirements:

Module Discussions (15% of Final Grade Calculation)

You are responsible for carefully reading all assigned material and being prepared for discussions. The majority of readings are from the course text. Additional reading may be assigned to supplement text readings.

Initial posts are due by Wednesday at 11:59pm EST for the assigned modules. Continue to engage with and respond to at least two peers throughout the remainder of the module.  Discussions will be graded using the rubric available in the Course Information Module.

I will monitor module discussions and will respond to some of the discussions as discussions are posted. In some instances, I will summarize the overall discussions and post the summary for the module.

Problem Sets (30% of Final Grade Calculation)

Problem Sets will include a mix of qualitative assignments, quantitative problem sets, and case study updates. Please include your name, course section, and a page number indicator (i.e., page x of y) on each page of your submissions. Each problem should have the problem statement, assumptions, computations, and conclusions/discussion delineated. All Figures and Tables should be captioned and labeled appropriately.

All assignments are due according to the dates in the Course Calendar, available in Canvas on the course navigation menu.

Late submissions will be reduced by one letter grade for each week late (no exceptions without prior coordination with the instructors).

If, after submitting a written assignment, you are not satisfied with the grade received, you are encouraged to redo the assignment and resubmit it. If the resubmission results in a better grade, that grade will be substituted for the previous grade.

Course Group Project (35% of Final Grade Calculation)

Throughout this course, you will work in project groups to evaluate customer requirements and manufacturing for a simple consumer product. You will engage in discussions with peers and the instructor throughout the project utilizing Microsoft Teams. Students will provide peer feedback to other groups on their presentations and approaches to managing the project.

The grading rubric is included in the Group Project Deliverables and Rubric PDF located in the Course Information Module.

Quizzes (20% of Final Grade Calculation)

Quizzes will be available in Modules 6, 10, and 14. You will have three hours to complete each quiz, and they will be due by 11:59pm EST on the last day of the module. You may use the course text to complete the quizzes.

Grading Policy

Assignments are due according to the dates posted in your Canvas course site. You may check these due dates in the Course Calendar or the Assignments in the corresponding modules. I will post grades one week after assignment due dates.

A grade of A indicates achievement of consistent excellence and distinction throughout the course—that is, conspicuous excellence in all aspects of assignments and discussion in every week. 

A grade of B indicates work that meets all course requirements on a level appropriate for graduate academic work. These criteria apply to both undergraduates and graduate students taking the course.

EP uses a +/- grading system.

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar (https://ep.jhu.edu/student-services/academic-calendar/). Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course.

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students.

This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.

For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at Engineering for Professionals, ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu.

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. 

For a full description of the code please visit the following website: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies-guidelines/student-code/

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. 
 
If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team [EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu] in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.