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Model Schedule For
Metalcasting Technology and
Manufacturing Management
Matt Sullivan,Program Coordinator
MBA: The Pennsylvania State University
BS: The Pennsylvania State University
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification: Maryland World
Class Mfg Consortium

CIM 106 (3 credits)
Blueprint Reading and Related Math

Interpretation of industrial drawings, basic skills in sketching,
and applied mathematics.

CAST 106 (3 credits)
The World of Metalcasting

The World of Metalcasting introduces students to the process
of metalcasting and provides an overview of this key industry.
This includes the history and role of metalcasting, material
competitors, the identification and role of professional
organizations within the industry, and the interfacing of the
industry with value-added operations. A significant amount
of coursework is allocated to exploring the applications for
castings, by "learning to see them" in the world around us.

CAST 110 (3 credits)
Patterns and Design

Patterns and Design provides the basic skills and knowledge
associated with the various types of patterns found throughout
the metalcasting industry. Students will study how patterns
are designed and built, and also be able to demonstrate the
science behind the design. Students will produce a pattern
using current technologies.

CAST 120 (3 credits)
Moldmaking I

Moldmaking I introduces the basics of molds preparation for
metal casting. Students will learn the molding process, the
components of a molding operation, the quality requirements of
the green sand process, and how molds are used in the Metal
Casting Industry.

CAST 150 (3 credits)
Casting Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals

Casting Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals provides knowledge
and skills in the industrial processes of melting and pouring
metals. Students obtain hands-on experience in the safety
requirements related to liquid metals, the melting and pouring
of molten metals, the application of quality controls and the
resulting mechanical properties and microstructures of cast
metals.

Semester 1
CIM 106 - Blueprint Reading
CAST 106 - The World of Metalcasting
CAST 110 - Patterns and Design
CAST 120 - Moldmaking I
CHEM 100 - Conceptual Chemistry (or higher)
CIS 111 - Introduction to Computer Applications

3
3
3
3
3
3

Semester 2
CAST 150 - Casting Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals
CAST 170 - Moldmaking II
IET 155 - Industrial Health and Safety
BUAD 160 - Principles of Management
MATH 126 - Technical Mathematics I (or higher)
ENG 221 - Public Speaking

3
3
3
3
3
3

TOTAL CREDITS

57

CAST 170 (3 credits)
Moldmaking II

Moldmaking II introduces alternative molding processes, the
core-making process, and the world of casting defects. These
include skills in No-bake, Investment and Die-cast Molding
processes, along with Hot-box and Cold-box core processes.
In addition, students will learn the basics of casting defects,
including type, source and remediation methods.

Prerequisite CAST 120

IET 155 (3 credits)
Industrial Health and Safety

Industrial Health and Safety is designed to provide an
understanding of safe working conditions and practices in
an industrial environment. Students will learn about the
potential hazards and safety measures found in a metalcasting
operation. Additionally, and perhaps most valuably, the
students will "learn to see" unsafe conditions and acts to
facilitate safety.

BUAD 160 (3 credits)
Principles of Management

This course is designed to prepare BUAD students for
management success by studying the primary theories,
principles and processes of management. Students will gain
valuable insight in issues such as leadership, planning and
control, problem solving and creativity, organizational culture
and change, ethics and social responsibility, and working in
and managing groups.

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