Dublin High Math and Science: Computer Integrated Manufacturing

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)

Grade Level: 10-12

Length: 1 year

Prerequisite: Completion of Principles of Engineering or Introduction to Engineering Design

Graduation: Fulfills elective requirement

College Prep: Fulfills CSU/UC elective credit

How are things made? What processes go into creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? While students discover the answers to these questions, they’re learning about the history of manufacturing, robotics and automation, manufacturing processes, computer modeling, manufacturing equipment, and flexible manufacturing systems.