Title :
Development of manufacturing systems curricula in the Greenfield paradigm
Author :
Zimmers, E.W., Jr. ; Swanger, A. ; Montemurro, J.
Author_Institution :
Comput.-Integrated Manuf. Lab., Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA
Abstract :
The objective of this paper is to describe development of the manufacturing systems knowledge area within the Coalition for New Manufacturing Education. The paper also provides brief background information on the Coalition, Focus: HOPE and the perceived need for change in manufacturing education. Specific educational modules being developed for the manufacturing systems knowledge area as part of this Greenfield effort are also described
Keywords :
manufacture; Coalition for New Manufacturing Education; Focus: HOPE; Greenfield paradigm; educational modules; manufacturing education changes; manufacturing systems curricula; manufacturing systems knowledge are; Educational institutions; Educational products; Educational programs; Educational technology; Electronic equipment manufacture; Industrial training; Manufacturing processes; Manufacturing systems; Production facilities; Pulp manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1994. Twenty-fourth Annual Conference. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2413-7
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1994.580645